tongue
Example Sentences
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Researchers found that the glacier lost not only this floating ice tongue, but also a large section of grounded ice resting on a flat area of bedrock.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
If they say, “No, my coach takes care of my serve,” I hold my tongue.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Yardy's tongue is slightly in his cheek - but that is a question now facing the world game.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Though Vargas’ mother was educated in the American school system, she made a point of preserving her family’s mother tongue.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Bo gazed up at me, his eyes shining with love, tongue hanging out, ears flopped forward in that way they did that melted my heart.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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