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Cartilage begins to break down faster than it can be replaced, eventually allowing bones to rub against one another.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

The rub here is that there’s a difference between a film that becomes a cult classic because it’s genuinely underrated, and one that achieves that status through the unholy, rose-colored lens of social media obsession.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

But the Kazakh second seed could rub more salt in Sabalenka's wounds if she can deny the top seed a third successive US Open title in Saturday's showpiece.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

“You get the trophy, you get to rub it in everybody’s face,” said Danny Haddaway, 38.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

I rub my hand inside the pod, hoping I’ll be able to sense some part of her.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

“I love physical challenges. I’ve had to learn how to sword fight, ice skate, shoot a pistol, taekwondo, horseback riding. It’s like practicing to be this other person, and it kind of rubs off.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

Bear will embark on a slower-paced chapter on the Sunshine Coast with one of his former handlers, getting belly rubs and playing his favourite game, fetch.

From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026

Whatever the result, Poole expects Pickle will be ready for "lots of belly rubs and all the attention".

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

I suppose I could give them some of my savings, but that rubs me the wrong way.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026

Even though I’m taller than my mom, it feels nice when she rubs my neck like she did when I was a kid.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

"He was suffering. He said to me, 'my back itches' and when I rubbed his back, his skin was coming off like sand," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

She’s coming from Boston every weekend, and she’s rubbed a lot of people in town the wrong way.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

For months, the longship's crew of seasoned sailors rubbed shoulders with Hollywood star Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus on-screen, and a host of professional actors.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Boston’s straight-up, thunderous rock rubbed off on Def Leppard, Journey, Van Halen and Nirvana.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

He scooped up some more, and rubbed the Death Mark from his forehead.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Twelve months on, the 24-year-old is rubbing shoulders with the elite at Flushing Meadows, thanks to the stunning run to the Wimbledon semi-finals which has likely changed his life forever.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

The feeling of responsibility is probably rubbing up against your financial and personal boundaries.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

In the kitchen, Gruel recommends rubbing it with avocado oil, salt and fresh herbs.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

It may even put your digital self on the field and make you part of the competition, rubbing virtual shoulders with your favorite players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

She reaches for her necklace, rubbing the sea turtle pendant.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith