rub in
Example Sentences
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And if you’re a hairy man, be sure to carefully rub in the sunscreen, says Stacy P. Salob, clinical assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical College.
From Washington Post
Always rub in the same direction as the grain lines that the manufacturer left when buffing the sink.
From Washington Post
Rub in the direction of the metal grain lines.
From Washington Post
One possible reason: It takes a lot of titanium or zinc to create a product with a high SPF, Chandler says, and it’s difficult to do that without making the sunscreen thick, gloppy and hard to rub in.
From Washington Post
My mom warned me against trying to rub in the detergent, which she explained might actually remove the color of the jeans themselves.
From Salon
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