rub

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Presumably those who do decide to stay in room 411 are hoping that Christie’s literary genius might somehow rub off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

What stood out were the allegations - on social media - that hosts Morocco were getting the rub of the green when it came to refereeing decisions.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

In some cases, the fish attempted to rub off the mark within the first hour of seeing a mirror.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

Traders will also be keeping an eye on artificial intelligence this week, as tech CEOs and global leaders rub shoulders at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Only when he’d finished did he rub off his hands in the dust and rise to his feet, waiting in silence for them to approach.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver