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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 and mints, our business is doing very well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

It includes the hydrogen clouds of the Gum Nebula - the red blob near the centre - as well as a band of the Milky Way.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 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

“Don’t make Gum Baby put some pep back in your step—Oh, sorry, Ayanna. Didn’t know it was you.”

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




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