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  • past tense form of rub.
  • past participle of rub.

rubbed



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"My father didn't attend and said he would never bend the knee to anyone. I guess that rubbed off on me," he said.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

The unconventional management style rubbed some employees the wrong way.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Any success they achieved rubbed off on my hometown, as it did during that magical 2002 run.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Outside the ward, staff used water to clean the floor, while others rubbed soot and grime off the walls.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

He rubbed tired, blurry eyes and told himself it was just a dream.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova



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