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
“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
From the first minute against United Hemp was on the attack, driving at full-back Jayde Riviere and putting teasing crosses into the box for Shaw to nibble at.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025
“That was an eel. And it wouldn’t hurt you either. It might nibble a little, but that’s all. I know it scared you, though.”
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
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Excerpt from "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
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