rubbing
Example Sentences
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Marc Short, the former vice president’s lieutenant, was less restrained in rubbing the decision in Trump’s face.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
Mustaine says, rubbing a forefinger over his black knit cap that hides his leonine locks.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
Djokovic put drops to his eyes and began rubbing them, unable to tame a now rampant Alcaraz who broke again for 5-2.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
“Constant squinting, reduced blinking and rubbing the eyes due to eyestrain can accelerate laxity and puffiness.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
Ray’s kneeling on the seat, rubbing a cloth across the dashboard.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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