rub

Example Sentences

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“She did give me the wrong number. That rubbed the shine off.”

From Literature

I rubbed it with the back of my hand, grateful that for simulations at least I didn’t have to actually curl my hair or wear the dress.

From Literature

During his brief time studying at Lincoln College, the "academic side of it probably didn't rub off on" Geisel, his biographer Brian Jay Jones tells me.

From BBC

When Leah rubbed her hands together, they sparkled, and the inexperienced company shouted their amazement.

From Literature

He had a habit of pulling at the lobe of his right ear, rubbing his nose, or digging at the wiry whiskers on his chin.

From Literature