suckling

Example Sentences

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There’s only so much suckling pig and paella one could handle, so I found myself seeking the finest examples of tomato bread, city by city.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2025

But a pregnant or suckling female is especially ravenous and will continue to forage for two for up to 1 year after giving birth.

From Science Magazine • May 15, 2024

"Our measurement system aims to offer rapid and precise data on an infant's suckling ability early on, empowering clinicians to address root causes quickly and potentially mitigate breastfeeding attrition," Truong said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

In 2015, a research team from two U.S. universities tested tunes incorporating feline-centric sounds that included purring and a pulse reminiscent of suckling.

From National Geographic • Jan. 2, 2024

I am a woman wed, and here’s my suckling babe.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin