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

It has evolved into an exclusive society for Nairobi’s elite, who lounge poolside, fit in workouts and rub elbows at its swanky restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Maybe if I stayed here long enough, the magic would rub off on me and make everything better.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff