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But as is too often common with the MCU, both films are interested in these ideas only so far as they can be safely swept under the rug by the pseudo-parental relationship between Tony and Peter. — Emily Todd Vanderwerff, Vox, "Spider-Man: Far From Home turns a class-conscious hero into a tech bro," 3 July 2019 Take up to 65% off on porch seating and rugs, 60% off front door decor, 55% off outdoor lighting, and more. — Hanna Williams, CNN Underscored, "Prime Day isn't the only way to save. Here's your guide to other sales going on right now," 15 July 2019 Included are vegetables, artisan bread, eggs, pork, turkey, herbs, nuts, candles, metal items, baked goods, purses, wallets, rugs, maple syrup, caramel corn and more. — Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Summer fun is heating up with politics, bugs and the Bard: Valley Views," 29 June 2019 However, the Gibraltar name lives on in its rug and furniture outlet stores in Warren, Sterling Heights and Clinton Township. — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "Gibraltar Trade Center to be turned into medical marijuana facility," 18 June 2019 Get a new rug, a geranium for the window, and move the furniture around. — Amy Dickinson, The Denver Post, "Ask Amy: One-sided attraction affects a friendship," 14 June 2019 Get a new rug, a geranium for the window, and move the furniture around. — Ask Amy, oregonlive.com, "Ask Amy: If sexual harassment isn’t a friendship deal breaker, what is?," 14 June 2019 The delivery included rugs, mattresses, and armchairs, suggesting that the couple are now preparing to move back into their house ahead of the arrival of their baby. — Harper's BAZAAR, "See New Pictures of Pippa Middleton Getting Ready For Baby," 29 Aug. 2018 There was mold in the bathrooms, no railing on the stairs, the rugs were soiled, and there were piles of dog feces on the floor. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Uber Driver Changes 89-Year-Old Veteran’s Life After Discovering His “Appalling” Living Conditions," 20 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rug.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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Uncovering 'Snug as a Bug In a Rug'
Uncovering 'Snug as a Bug In a Rug'
'Snug' is nautical; 'bug' refers to a hobgoblin; 'rug,' a blanket.
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