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rub

[ruhb] / rʌb /




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Rub the leaf and inhale the fragrance, Michaelus Tracey is saying.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Even the museum’s description, which describes Rub Kandy’s creations have “huge eyes that see everything,” is mildly creepy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024

Rub the excess paper from the head of garlic, trim its root end to remove any dirt and lop off the top ½-inch to expose the cloves.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Rub a cut lemon around the rim of your serving dish to moisten.

From Washington Times • May 28, 2023

Rub some dirt on it … and you had better not cry.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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