rubbing
Example Sentences
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Inside the club, with cameras still rolling, Peters found a place to sit down with his friends and started to say “Oh my God” repeatedly and rubbing his eyes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
"I was being prescribed the strongest potency, I was rubbing it on the affected areas but within minutes the inflammation was back."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Meeting up with friends, rubbing fabric between their fingers and the overall vibe of wandering through a bustling shopping center are experiences they can’t get online.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
Marc Short, the former vice president’s lieutenant, was less restrained in rubbing the decision in Trump’s face.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026
He stood there for a bit, rubbing his chin and considering.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing rubbing
Visual Arts - Introductory
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Visual Arts - High School
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Visual Arts - Middle School
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