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saliva

[suh-lahy-vuh] / səˈlaɪ və /


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There was an unusual moment during Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, when two films tied for best short live action film - The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Saliva samples were collected from a group of participants and pooled together.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2023

Saliva also needs time to neutralize the acids in the mouth that can break down the enamel.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Saliva helps strengthen your teeth by depositing minerals that bacteria may have eaten away overnight.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2022

Saliva makes a discreet trail down the side of his mouth, and he reaches with clumsy hands for his napkin.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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