tick
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Animal welfare remains paramount, Defra said, and continued access to effective flea and tick treatments for pet owners is a key priority.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The jobless rate also fell a tick, to 4.3%.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
There’s a downside to such an organization of materials; an audience tends to tick off the episodes as they come along, knowing, in this case, how many innings there will be.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Appa made sacrifices to give his son and daughter a better life — and he’s more than happy to tick off a list of what everyone owes him.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
To my surprise, he didn’t hesitate a tick when I told him whatI wanted.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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