rubber

Example Sentences

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It ended abruptly when the cable suddenly broke while slowly being released from the ship that was laying it, leaving 380 miles of metal and rubber stranded on the sea floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The Dodgers had been playing with fire all night, but they couldn’t regain momentum after Scott’s struggles, losing to the Phillies 4-3 to set up a Sunday series rubber match.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

He said everything was done within governance frameworks, and responding to a point raised by Evans, said there was a degree of "rubber stamping" by him in some instances.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

But, he added, the National Assembly will not be "a rubber stamp body".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

“I don’t believe a hamster can shoot a rubber band,” she said sternly.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney