tongue
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A national treasure of a pairing which rolls off the tongue like Morecambe and Wise or Punch and Judy.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
He looked like Bill the Cat in the “Bloom County” comic strip as he stuck out his tongue and made a sound that sounded like “Aack.”
From Salon • May 22, 2026
If they say, “No, my coach takes care of my serve,” I hold my tongue.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
At the same time, the inner surface of the jaw, which faces the tongue in humans, was oriented upward.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
The urge to bring it all up again bubbled inside me, but I warned myself it wasn’t the right time, since my last angry words were still hot on my tongue.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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