rub

Example Sentences

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It’s awesome because they rub you from head to toe with body oil, then they wash your hair and give you a cucumber and yogurt mask.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 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

"These families might not have two pennies to rub together but they still deserve a dignified life," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It doesn’t seem nice to rub it in, especially since the next few times, Alan doesn’t get more than seven or eight touches before dropping the ball.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan