the rub

Example Sentences

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But here’s the rub: ByteDance will still own the algorithm and license it to the joint venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

For Slot, who has regularly insisted that Liverpool have been unfortunate on many an occasion this season, there was an acceptable that his side had finally got the rub of the green.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Public-market investors had visibility into the 2000 bubble, but much less today—and there’s the rub.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

“Well, that’s the rub, right? We know what he’s doing,” she replied.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

It was the liquid part that was the rub.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel