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teeth

[teeth] / tiθ /
NOUN
dentition
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Meanwhile, just weeks before, the sump pump in my basement was working overtime in the teeth of torrential rains.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

"Abuja is slow, slow in every way. People are very laid back," Lexy Mojo-Eyes, the dapper organiser of the fashion week, who cut his teeth in Lagos, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

"Do you have more teeth than a normal person?"

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

Bats in particular have very small teeth and may not leave a mark when they bite; you should still seek medical attention.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

He used his teeth and bit through the bandage and put the mitten on.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell



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