rug
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“Imagine rug pulling your own base,” said one Reddit user in a post on the r/CryptoCurrency subreddit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
"But Korea had the courage to look what it had done straight in the eye" while "Denmark prefers to sweep everything under the rug," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
As the conflict drags on, crude will remain on track for new highs, although a prolonged energy shock raises demand destruction risks “that could ultimately pull the rug from under crude’s advance,” he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
The mayor described his approach as: “Don’t sweep it under the rug; don’t look the other way. Admit that we have a problem.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
The living room rug was one of the very last things.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
Nearly everything in her apartment is secondhand, from the vintage Audubon prints arranged salon-style in the living room to the Navajo rugs and David Shrigley print she found at a garage sale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Audit your vents and outdoor unit: Ensure furniture, rugs or curtains aren’t blocking indoor supply or return vents.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Not intricate rugs from Istanbul, a designer purse from Paris or an art piece from Florence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
He sold prayer beads, rugs and an array of snacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
“This is where we keep the lunch-bunch mats,” she explained, pointing to a stack of rugs next to the checkout desk.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
