licking
Example Sentences
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She was laser-focused on licking organic peanut butter off a mat, a treat reserved for her biweekly acupuncture sessions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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
Barca were still licking their wounds after a heavy 4-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey first-leg semi-final last week, and this defeat made things even worse.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
England will be licking their lips at the opportunity to bounce back against Ireland on Saturday.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
Nhamo contented herself with licking a few grains from her fingers.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
