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gum

[guhm] / gʌm /


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But they bought more chewing gum, mouthwash and hair dyes - products that counter common GLP-1 side effects like thinning hair and bad breath.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

El-Obeid hosts an infantry division, an air base, a key oil pipeline and a major tree gum market.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Oral health problems, including tooth loss, gum disease and poorly fitting dentures, can also make chewing difficult and reduce dietary variety.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Multiple viral videos posted earlier this year show shoppers using chewing gum to stick fitting room curtains to the wall, saying the curtains would not stay full closed on their own.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Then quicker than the eye, Tansy stuck a finger in her mouth and hooked out the chewing gum.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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