rug

Example Sentences

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Yet the rug was pulled out from organization men beginning in the 1970s.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Should the world ease off on its purchases, that could pull the rug out from under China’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

There was even a disco ball, an electric fan, a selection of blankets and a furry rug to complete the set-up.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Didn’t your mother ever teach you to shake a rug outside? You’re covering everything in dirt!”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron