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gum

[guhm] / gʌm /


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Gum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Gum bases can also be completely natural, in which case there is zero to little petroleum-based product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Coel, 36, shot to fame with her Channel 4 comedy Chewing Gum, which was based on her 2012 play of the same name.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

Gum chewers appeared to have a healthier diet, including a lower intake of added sugars compared to those who don't chew gum.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2024

Gum Baby broke off from harassing a cluster of butterflies and ran over as well.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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