rubbing
Example Sentences
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In that light, his tip wasn’t a kindness but a form of mockery: the billionaire Trump rubbing everyone’s noses in how vast the gulf is between them.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
I just wanna drift and go peacefully,” Lueders said, rubbing both eyes before making a drifting gesture with both hands.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Meeting up with friends, rubbing fabric between their fingers and the overall vibe of wandering through a bustling shopping center are experiences they can’t get online.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
As the dust from what has been a hard-fought election campaign in Thailand settles, many Thais may be rubbing their eyes and asking, "what just happened?"
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Daisy shivered; then she uttered a low moan and started rubbing her crippled leg with her hand.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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Visual Arts - Introductory
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Visual Arts - Middle School
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