Example Sentences

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They were dabbing the tears from their eyes.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2021

Some were dabbing away tears as the crowds began to disperse.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2019

They were dabbing, doing a dance move—a modern salute.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 21, 2017

In front of Independence Hall, workers were dabbing wax on Washington’s shirt.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2016

Some of the station staff were dabbing their eyes in corners, while outside the crowd peered through the railings and shouted "Vive Tartarin!"

From Tartarin De Tarascon by Colt, Oliver C.