rubbing
Example Sentences
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Fa had given them to him when he was seven, rubbing bearberry juice into the pierced skin.
From Literature
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Around us people begin to move, a swirling eddy of bodies rubbing our shoulders, beckoning us to join in.
From Literature
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Kylie Jenner kept rubbing and patting Chalamet’s hand while he nervously jiggled his right leg.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
She had rolled up the sleeve of her parka and was rubbing a swollen arm.
From Literature
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