begin to rub
Frequency: 6.26.5 per million words
to start the action of rubbing
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Examples (10)
- He began to rub his hands together in glee.
- As the temperature dropped, her fingers began to rub against each other to stay warm.
- When the pain started, she began to rub her temple gently.
- The old engine would often begin to rub and squeak after extended use.
- After applying the lotion, you should begin to rub it into your skin in circular motions.
- I could feel the scratchy fabric begin to rub against my arm, causing irritation.
- He will begin to rub the wood with sandpaper to smooth the surface.
- Whenever he was nervous, he would begin to rub his beard thoughtfully.
- The two branches began to rub against each other vigorously in the strong wind.
- If you begin to rub the stain immediately, it might come out completely.