rubbed

Example Sentences

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The other night, I rubbed chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a generous layer of zest before roasting it as the base for a stew.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

“She’s so intentional, thoughtful in preparation, and it’s something that I hope has rubbed off on me in the right way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Aminu said the herbalist rubbed some of the mixture on his foot, where he had been bitten, and he was told to drink the rest with the warning that it would make him feel nauseous.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

“These players weren’t used to being held to that standard every single day, and it rubbed people the wrong way,” said Hoyer, who was on the Raiders at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

My boots were army-issued and rubbed against my heels.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse