tickling

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Henson also noted at the time that former Dodgers third baseman Adrián Beltré had “reported a ghostly presence turning on lights and tickling his toes” during a 2001 stay at the Pfister.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

“Murderbot,” on the other hand, earns that superlative by tickling us with the thought that while our disquietude about AI’s takeover is legitimate, machines are in no way prepared for every aspect of it.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

If Potts' first wicket, Latham tickling down the leg side, came from an innocuous delivery, his second was vital.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

“Training Season,” her demand for a partner who already knows “how to love me right,” has tickling guitar syncopations and girl-group harmonies popping out of nowhere.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

Then she poked his belly with so many greats, Frank rolled onto the floor to escape the tickling.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan