rub along
Britishverb
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to continue in spite of difficulties
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to maintain an amicable relationship; not quarrel
Example Sentences
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Russell and Verstappen rub along well enough on a surface level, quite happy to chat as and when they end up in news conferences together.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
There was a drumbeat throughout the entire argument that these two justifications don’t necessarily rub along together with equal force.
From Slate • Jan. 10, 2025
But they have a high respect for each other's ability and they rub along well enough on a superficial level when they end up in the same vicinity, it seems.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024
A democracy composed of citizens who disagree profoundly on those existential questions can rub along just fine.
From Slate • Jul. 25, 2019
Night-lanterns rub along its surface, bathing the enameled décor in light.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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