Examples of rubbing in a Sentence

He made a rubbing of the old tombstone.

Recent Examples on the Web For example, not just kissing a romantic partner, but close contact between mother and child like snuggling or rubbing cheeks or noses together. — Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 6 May 2022 The sandals even offer a soft foam strap between your toes to prevent painful rubbing and blisters. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, 7 Apr. 2022 The Sensory Studio includes a rubbing table where children use crayons to reveal textures, natural plant materials and plates, a large light table where children look at colorful and translucent plant materials, and more. — David Petkiewicz, cleveland, 22 Mar. 2022 An irritant, that's perspiration getting trapped under there, rubbing, and creating a rash. — Dana Rose Falcone, Allure, 16 Mar. 2022 The 27th Annual Critic’s Choice Awards brought out stars from film and streaming in droves for a glamorous night of recognition and shoulder-rubbing in Los Angeles on Sunday night. — Rivea Ruff, Essence, 14 Mar. 2022 These infections typically cause pain in or around the ear, so take note if your child is tugging, rubbing, or holding it. — Stephanie H. Murray, The Week, 1 Mar. 2022 Arnold then grabbed an insect from under a nearby leaf, put it into his mouth briefly, and then applied the insect to the wound, using the same gentle rubbing motion. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2022 The researchers found that P.C.R. tests picked up a higher share of Omicron infections when saliva samples — produced by the rubbing of a swab inside the cheeks, around the gums and tongue — were used instead of nasal samples. — New York Times, 5 Jan. 2022 See More

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