nibble
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"But the larger ants seemed to seek the attention of the smaller ants by first visiting their nests and then allowing the small ants to lick and nibble all over them."
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
The Dubai chewy cookie has been selling like wildfire - and even restaurants that don't usually offer baked goods are trying to get a nibble of the market.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
“You nibble on days like this, but there are probably going to be more days like this ahead,” he said.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
“We can nibble at the edges for you,” said Harris.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
But they saw none and soon grew bolder, crossing open spaces and even stopping to nibble at dandelions in the patches of weeds and rough grass.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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Excerpt from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
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