rub

Example Sentences

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When dust particles collide and rub together in Martian storms, they build up static electricity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

But here’s the rub: the rest of us can’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

For Slot, who has regularly insisted that Liverpool have been unfortunate on many an occasion this season, there was an acceptable that his side had finally got the rub of the green.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 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

He felt, rather than saw, Marlie begin to flick her hands and rub at her cheeks and the back of her neck.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda