rug

Example Sentences

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"But Korea had the courage to look what it had done straight in the eye" while "Denmark prefers to sweep everything under the rug," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

And he dies suddenly, tragically, and ... all of a sudden the rug is really just emotionally and psychologically pulled out from underneath them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

For those trying to find some faith that not everything can be swept under the rug, look no further.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

She chose a leopard-print rug and filled the rooms with plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Teddy drops the books on the floor with a thud and sits on the rug, dumping out the pieces.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison