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rub
noun as in stroke; wearing away
noun as in difficulty, problem
verb as in stroke; abrade
Example Sentences
The core tension in the photograph lies in a rub between musicology and musician, theory and practitioner.
The one rub is that Google’s parent no longer counts as an unloved bargain.
“If you didn’t, I would’ve had to come down there and rub my nose in your bellies.”
The decline in standards and basic levels of performance since last season has had seasoned Anfield observers rubbing their eyes in disbelief at what they are witnessing.
Their analysis showed that this bubble-forming effect is particularly active where viscous magma rubs against conduit walls and experiences strong shear.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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