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slick

[slik] / slɪk /




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To that end, this skillet starts, as many good things do, with a slick of olive oil shimmering in the pan.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Now, he’s returned with “Sheep in the Box,” a slick and dull story about two grieving parents who adopt a clone of their dead son.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Mr. Stoll projects a slick self-confidence that seems slightly put-on, a hard crust over a more complicated personality.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

After a largely dull opening 18 minutes, Glasgow sprang to life with a slick move that set Dempsey free up the touchline.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

His face is flushed, his black hair damp and slick.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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