rubbing
Example Sentences
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Rubbing his head in frustration on the touchline, Guardiola seemed especially vexed by Abdukodir Khusanov's leaden-footed attempt to close down Grimaldo prior to the goal.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
Rubbing his hands against the cold, as Amsterdam's cyclists stream by, Rabbi van de Kamp recalls his mother's words: "We are allowed to be very angry, but we must never hate."
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024
Rubbing the balloon on the carpet creates an electric charge, which produces an electric field that tugs on your hair when you hold the balloon up to your head.
From Science Magazine • May 20, 2024
"If you bump your hand, instinctively, you rub it. Rubbing increases blood flow, stimulates sensory nerves, and sends a signal to your brain that masks the pain," Christopoulos said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2024
Rubbing their backsides and scowling, Jack and Sarah looked around to find themselves surrounded by stubby creatures with gray skin and pointed ears.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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Visual Arts - Introductory
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Visual Arts - Middle School
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