rub

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Levy: With every character, at the beginning of this show, I’m thinking, how can we exacerbate the dire circumstances that crime would rub up against?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But here’s the rub: ByteDance will still own the algorithm and license it to the joint venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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

“I’m sorry, Orion,” Glory said, reaching down to rub between his ears.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova