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The phrase "rub back and forth" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means to move something back and forth while applying pressure, usually with one's hands. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as describing a physical action, a massage technique, or even metaphorically to describe a back-and-forth exchange. Example: She rubbed back and forth on her sore muscles, trying to ease the tension. Example: The politician and her opponent engaged in a heated debate, each trying to gain the upper hand by rubbing their viewpoints back and forth.
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Inside their suckers are these tonguelike things with teeth, which rub back and forth against the trout's belly until a hole opens up and they can start eating the flesh, bit by bit".
Gently rub back and forth, as it is the rubbing motion that removes buildup.
Rub back and forth until you see the mark lifting off your skin or nails.
Gently rub back and forth to pull the skin out of its usual lined position.
Use a pumice stone to rub back and forth over your skin at the location of the needles.
Gently rub back and forth, sweeping away the mess as you erase with the pinky side of your hand.
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A 2-lb weight was placed on top of the substrate and then rubbed back and forth for a set of 20 cycles, which corresponds to 40 rubs in total.
Then she started rubbing back and forth on the edge of the bed and told me to follow her lead.
Use short, quick strokes in the same direction rather than rubbing back and forth.
Gently press down and rub them back and forth to release the skin from the bean.
Rub it back and forth several times.
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