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tongue

[tuhng] / tʌŋ /


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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

It was designed by James Whiting who said that it was intended as a "tongue in cheek" and humourous presentation.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“But it was probably the most profound. I couldn’t even talk after surgery. I mean, I’m pretty sure they had my tongue out on a table.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In the same way that learning another language helps us understand our native tongue more deeply, travel forms character through lived experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

He opened his mouth and yawned, then showed a huge tongue and cleaned his face with it.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios




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