is rubbing
- present progressive of rub (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Marshall’s effort on defense is rubbing off on her freshmen counterparts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
His boorishness is rubbing off on the people who work for him.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2023
The idea of pairing a lighthearted fantasy about an American doll with one of the grimmest moments in Japanese history is rubbing many the wrong way.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
“Racing is rubbing, or rubbing is racing,” Grosjean told The Associated Press on Thursday in the paddock ahead of this weekend’s Formula One Miami Grand Prix.
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2022
Riot is rubbing the length of his body against the sliding glass door.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
