licked
Example Sentences
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A French teenager who allegedly licked a straw from an orange juice vending machine before putting it back into its dispenser has been charged with committing mischief and being a public nuisance in Singapore.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
The pumpkin rice and peas, seasoned with thyme, from Dominica was a good complement to the Trinidadian curry shrimp, whose pot was licked clean.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Grillo said, impersonating Olive as the dog licked away.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
The Robins licked their wounds and stormed their way to last season's Super League Grand Final.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025
Melted butter glazed his fingers, which he licked, one by one.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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