nipple
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Only one, located at 9 o’clock and close to the nipple, slightly concerned Margolies, even though it hadn’t changed in size or shape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
“That’s it!” the nurse exclaimed, as another nurse hurried my newborn up to my nipple.
From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2024
The newborn kitten quickly uses its nose to navigate toward the nearest nipple and get its first sip of nourishing colostrum and milk.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 2, 2024
Ms McCrone, who had a single mastectomy after suffering from breast cancer, was given a permanent nipple tattoo by Ms Thompson.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2023
She poured warm milk into the bottle, fitted the nipple over the top, and handed it to Fern.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
Given that many mammal species have litters, many nipples were required to nurse rapidly growing beasts in a world still full of strange, often immense reptiles.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2024
Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples due to latching issues, and low or high milk supply are common problems.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2024
Mazakpwe cited a range of lactation issues mothers can face, from sore nipples to babies born too sick or too weak to suckle and stimulate milk production.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
Joker has always been more fun to watch than a flying bat with rubber nipples anyway.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2024
His nipples peeped at Rahel over the top of the boundary wall like a sad St. Bernard’s eyes.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
