rub
Example Sentences
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“You know, I had to make my immigrant father rub his temples even harder.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
And just to rub salt in Welsh wounds, D'Inca finished off a fine move a few minutes from time to ensure they once again surpassed 40 points.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Legacy overseas brands are now seeking out collaboration, hoping the domestic market's blistering pace and technological innovation will rub off and boost their competitiveness in China and increasingly, abroad.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
The rub is that pulling back now could also look like an admission of weakness—especially with AI model makers OpenAI and Anthropic sharply growing their own revenue ahead of expected public offerings later this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
“It isn’t. Just rub it really good to get the pain out.”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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