lapping
Example Sentences
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In college, my worldly roommate, her Exeter sophistication lapping my sheltered convent education, introduced me to the saccharin-infused Pepsi Light.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Norris returned to the track just in front of Piastri, who had been delayed by a collision with Williams driver Carlos Sainz while lapping the Spaniard, who was penalised five seconds for the incident.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
But there was still a mutual show of love as Fleetwood walked down the 18th fairway, lapping up a rapturous reception and showing his appreciation by thumping his heart.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Now, she’s drinking hot beverages—and even has her dogs lapping up warm water, which she said has cured her dog Coco’s stomach issues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
At sunset time he hypnotised me, and he says that I answered as usual “darkness, lapping water and creaking wood”; so our enemy is still on the river.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
