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nipple

[nip-uhl] / ˈnɪp əl /


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He tried to get rid of something that still makes me cringe: Conan’s nipple dance.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

Only one, located at 9 o’clock and close to the nipple, slightly concerned Margolies, even though it hadn’t changed in size or shape.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

Two years later he arranged to have part of his leg frozen and a nipple removed.

From BBC ● May 9, 2024

The newborn kitten quickly uses its nose to navigate toward the nearest nipple and get its first sip of nourishing colostrum and milk.

From National Geographic ● Jan. 2, 2024

A cracked rubber nipple from a baby bottle.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

Given that many mammal species have litters, many nipples were required to nurse rapidly growing beasts in a world still full of strange, often immense reptiles.

From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2024

Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples due to latching issues, and low or high milk supply are common problems.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2024

Mazakpwe cited a range of lactation issues mothers can face, from sore nipples to babies born too sick or too weak to suckle and stimulate milk production.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024

Joker has always been more fun to watch than a flying bat with rubber nipples anyway.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2024

“I need to be with Tommen. These Kingsguard knights are as useless as nipples on a breastplate.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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