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Sherman Adams, Eisenhower’s chief of staff, resigned in 1958 after refusing to answer questions about a vicuña coat and an Asian rug given to him by a textile manufacturer.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Among the ruins, there's still one red rug pinned firmly to a living-room wall.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Jeffres said it’s difficult to see the rug pulled out from under the Winnemem Wintu Tribe once again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

In earlier experiments, the researchers studied young adults by suddenly destabilizing them, essentially pulling a rug out from under their feet.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

I put my sketch pad on the rug and crawled to the window.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen