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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are rubbing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are describing an ongoing action of rubbing, typically involving two or more subjects.
Example: "The children are rubbing their eyes after a long day at school."
Alternatives: "are massaging" or "are scrubbing".
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Opposition politicians are rubbing their hands.
"The straps are rubbing my head raw".
In Malaysia, farmers are rubbing their hands.
I bet the landlords are rubbing their hands.
Now, they are rubbing shoulders with the elite.
It's easy to forget the caliber of the people you are rubbing elbows with every day.
The first candidates for removal are branches that are rubbing and growing inward.
Overwhelmingly, pupils at private schools are rubbing shoulders with those from similarly well-off backgrounds.
And Republicans are rubbing their hands together in glee about it.
It is clear our adversaries are rubbing their hands with glee.
"It's clear that our adversaries are rubbing their hands with glee.
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