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rub shoulders with



VERB
rub elbows with
Synonyms


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At the show's peak, fans from as far as Australia flocked to Brentwood to rub shoulders with their favourite stars, many of whom had opened businesses in the town centre after finding fame.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

The job comes with a $3 million annual salary, luxury travel and the opportunity to rub shoulders with celebrities, political leaders and sports stars.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

But there are real choices for voters to make in this city of contrasts, where shiny new towers loom above rain-soaked tents and corporate titans rub shoulders with independent shops.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

And now, the journey has taken Haber to New York ahead of Thursday’s draft, where he hopes to rub shoulders with actual NBA prospects Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2023

You rub shoulders with the actors and actresses, just off stage; with the electrician, the stage-manager, the carpenter and the stage-hands.

From The Romance of a Great Store by Hungerford, Edward




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