rug

Example Sentences

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Jeffres said it’s difficult to see the rug pulled out from under the Winnemem Wintu Tribe once again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Sweeping contentious issues under the rug and relegating them to wanton aggravation is one major way of letting these same topics fester.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

While the method still needs further optimization, Ting said, "We may be able to determine whether someone has increased brain activity simply by assessing muscle activity after pulling a rug out from under you."

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

Robe offset the pervasive green with a wool rug from Stark that provides warmth underfoot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

I went back into the dark bedroom, locked the door, pulled a chair up to one of the two windows, and nailed our new rug over it.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron