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Cartilage begins to break down faster than it can be replaced, eventually allowing bones to rub against one another.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

In the third Test of Australia's bad-tempered tour of South Africa in 2018, TV cameras picked up touring fielder Cameron Bancroft appearing to rub the ball with a small, yellow object.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Most, though, follow news about Buffett because they hope that a little bit of his secret sauce will rub off on them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

And they use tools -- research last year showed a critically endangered population of orcas in the Salish Sea breaking off pieces of seaweed to rub and groom each other.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Mr. Whiskers flipped over for a belly rub.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

Seeing the professionalism he brings every day to practice, on and off the court, while traveling and when showing up to tournaments, it rubs off on you and that’s really motivating to see.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

Bear will embark on a slower-paced chapter on the Sunshine Coast with one of his former handlers, getting belly rubs and playing his favourite game, fetch.

From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026

I suppose I could give them some of my savings, but that rubs me the wrong way.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026

It sometimes occurs when a person sneezes or coughs vigorously, or pokes or rubs their eye.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026

Dad faces the parking lot and rubs his bald spot.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

His enthusiasm for transport more generally has already rubbed off on his co-presenters who say they've become "very educated by Francis on many things during long walks and long drives".

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 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

For months, the longship's crew of seasoned sailors rubbed shoulders with Hollywood star Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus on-screen, and a host of professional actors.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

The luck even rubbed off when Toscano and his colleagues bought a scratch card as a joke.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

The scab rubbed off her knee, and it began to bleed again.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr

Bancroft was caught rubbing sandpaper on the ball the same day.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

When Saint slipped and hurt her arm, the Method actor said she decided to use the pain and can be seen rubbing her elbow in the film.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

In the kitchen, Gruel recommends rubbing it with avocado oil, salt and fresh herbs.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

It may even put your digital self on the field and make you part of the competition, rubbing virtual shoulders with your favorite players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

The wolf laughed, a sound like gravel rubbing against meaner gravel.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley