Definitions
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- noun The action of
rubbing , for examplepolishing ormassaging - noun
revision , the act of bringing back to memory information
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Examples
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He was still lingering in the pantry in the greatness of his zeal, giving a rub-up to a plated cruet stand the last thing before going to bed.
The Secret Sharer 1911
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He was still lingering in the pantry in the greatness of his zeal, giving a rub-up to a plated cruet stand the last thing before going to bed.
The Secret Sharer Joseph Conrad 1890
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He was still lingering in the pantry in the greatness of his zeal, giving a rub-up to a plated cruet stand the last thing before going to bed.
'Twixt Land and Sea Joseph Conrad 1890
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You can also do the rub-up strategy: Place a thumb on his belly and the rest of your hand on his back, and gently rub both upward, as if you’re coaxing the gas bubbles up with your hand motion.
You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010
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You can also do the rub-up strategy: Place a thumb on his belly and the rest of your hand on his back, and gently rub both upward, as if you’re coaxing the gas bubbles up with your hand motion.
You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010
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You can also do the rub-up strategy: Place a thumb on his belly and the rest of your hand on his back, and gently rub both upward, as if you’re coaxing the gas bubbles up with your hand motion.
You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010
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You can also do the rub-up strategy: Place a thumb on his belly and the rest of your hand on his back, and gently rub both upward, as if you’re coaxing the gas bubbles up with your hand motion.
You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010
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