Example Sentences

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The statistics are frightening and I am rubbing shoulders with the outcomes of care every day.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2011

"I am rubbing him up in socierty ways," explains Lord Clincham.

From Time Magazine Archive

I am rubbing the color sticks on the paper for a long time.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na

"I am rubbing my eyes to find out whether I am awake or asleep," answered the magistrate, whose countenance was pressed against the grating in the hope of catching a second glimpse of the ghost.

From Farewell by Marriage, Ellen

"I am rubbing nothing in," the doctor replied with unruffled calm.

From The Great Impersonation by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)