licking

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The world number one has been left licking her wounds after a chastening 3-6 7-5 6-0 defeat by Russia's Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarter-finals.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But instead of attacking, the smaller ants climb onto the bigger ones and begin licking and nibbling across their bodies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Lower rates would be welcome news for tech investors, who are still licking their wounds from the past week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Private equity buyers are probably licking their chops; Orlando Bravo, the founder of private-equity firm Thoma Bravo, said as much during an interview from Davos last month.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

“She has too much free time on her hands. Will you give her something to do? I don’t care what it is. I just need to keep her busy, even if it means licking stamps!”

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson