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rubbing

[ruhb-ing] / ˈrʌb ɪŋ /








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“Got to get rid of the panza,” Diego said, rubbing his only moderately round belly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

One recent 75-degree afternoon, sitting on the front stoop of the rowhouse where she lives with her dad, Burton was rubbing her hands together vigorously, as if it were cold out.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Before long, the band was playing in New York, rubbing shoulders with Patti Smith, Talking Heads and Blondie at CBGBs and shaking punks out of their contemptuous indifference.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 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

We just sat there, me staring at the fuzzy red letters of the school, and Calista rubbing my back in tiny circles.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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