rug

Example Sentences

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While the likes of Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire had that feeling of a rug being pulled out from under them, Ivan Toney represents one of manager Thomas Tuchel's big reveals.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Yet the rug was pulled out from organization men beginning in the 1970s.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

As the conflict drags on, crude will remain on track for new highs, although a prolonged energy shock raises demand destruction risks “that could ultimately pull the rug from under crude’s advance,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Sherman Adams, Eisenhower’s chief of staff, resigned in 1958 after refusing to answer questions about a vicuña coat and an Asian rug given to him by a textile manufacturer.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Those plans to drive to Pasadena, sun ourselves on the beach, cut the rug in a public dance hall.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu