lick

Example Sentences

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Nothing seems to ruffle his fur as this political veteran glides from crisis to crisis with feline calm, and the lick of a paw.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Since Bad Bunny released his debut album in 2018, he has entranced millions of fans who don’t know a lick of Spanish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Until high school, I didn’t speak a lick of any language other than English — save for some rudimentary Spanish counting and what little of Spanish and French that kids pick up through the media.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Flames lick around the edges of Omar's passport.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

With nothing else to give them, Jinjoo broke open another brown candy bar and gave two pieces each to her sister and brothers, only allowing herself to lick her fingers where the candy melted.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh