gum

Example Sentences

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I was 6 years old in 1967 when my dad traded his insurance salesman job to sell Beech-Nut Gum and Life Savers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Gum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a chronic inflammation or infection of the gums and the bone that supports the teeth.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2025

It includes the hydrogen clouds of the Gum Nebula - the red blob near the centre - as well as a band of the Milky Way.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

The Gum Wall has captured her full attention.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day