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"form": "rubbing up against",
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"form": "rubbed up against",
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"text": "She accidentally rubbed up against the painted door and got green paint on her blouse."
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"To touch something with one's body."
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"text": "Now men, I have rubbed up against a few men in my time, but women?",
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"To touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner."
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"text": "Tibbles the cat rubbed up against my leg, asking for a piece of my cheese."
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"To come into conflict with someone or something."
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