gum

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There are three specific cases, however, where changing course halfway through does gum up the works, and you’re better off leaving things as they are, the experts say.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The gum base that makes up about 15% to 30% of a typical piece of chewing gum is often petroleum-derived, academic studies show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Their research shows that a bacterium commonly associated with gum disease may help initiate breast cancer, accelerate tumor growth, and promote its spread by damaging DNA and changing how cancer cells behave.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Evans says she was only wearing one shoe and chewing gum during the ceremony, not expecting to scoop the prize against the casting agents of Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, and Michael B Jordan's Sinners.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

I didn’t know why but I knew she wouldn’t have to do it again because nobody wants to go through life wrapped in gum or skinned bald, and that would be your choice.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson