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rub shoulders with



VERB
rub elbows with
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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

To rub shoulders with death always leaves a chilly feeling in my heart for a day or two.

From Wild Life in the Land of the Giants A Tale of Two Brothers by Stables, Gordon




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