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The decline in standards and basic levels of performance since last season has had seasoned Anfield observers rubbing their eyes in disbelief at what they are witnessing.

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Although he is nine years my elder, his infectious, childlike enthusiasm about making dreams come true was rubbing off on me.

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Ama begins pacing through the room, rubbing her chin as she thinks.

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“Millions! Enough to keep us here past suppertime,” Beowulf said, rubbing his tummy forlornly.

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“Mice are good, though,” Cassiopeia conceded, rubbing her tummy.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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