lapping

Example Sentences

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Williams congratulated Joint at the net before lapping up the ovation that came her way as she made her exit.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

They based that on the fact that once Charles Leclerc's Ferrari had pitted and Antonelli was in clear air, the Italian was lapping faster than Piastri and Russell.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

If AI models begin lapping humans in most endeavors, then where will we find purpose?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

She has defied pessimists to be a hit with voters, especially young ones, with fans lapping up everything from her handbag to her jamming to a K-pop song with South Korea's president.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

I sit for a while watching the lightning, keeping Wiress calm, lulled into a sort of peacefulness by the lapping of the water.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins