rub

Example Sentences

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He rubbed tired, blurry eyes and told himself it was just a dream.

From Literature

He stood there for a bit, rubbing his chin and considering.

From Literature

I suppose I could give them some of my savings, but that rubs me the wrong way.

From MarketWatch

As the dust from what has been a hard-fought election campaign in Thailand settles, many Thais may be rubbing their eyes and asking, "what just happened?"

From BBC

He rubbed his thick black mane back and forth along the chain-link holding area with such force Chase was afraid the wire was going to snap.

From Literature