rug

Example Sentences

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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

He thinks there might be some "high-status arrests", but after that then other things like Iran, ICE and the midterms will, in his words, sweep the Epstein story under the rug.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The policeman and Mrs. Wojcik both turn their heads to my window, and I drop my finger, letting the rug fall back into place.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron