gum
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There are three specific cases, however, where changing course halfway through does gum up the works, and you’re better off leaving things as they are, the experts say.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
The gum base that makes up about 15% to 30% of a typical piece of chewing gum is often petroleum-derived, academic studies show.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
In the oral microbiome, bacteria that contain the T9SS system have been linked to gum disease.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
Evans says she was only wearing one shoe and chewing gum during the ceremony, not expecting to scoop the prize against the casting agents of Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, and Michael B Jordan's Sinners.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
Shaking her head, Jinjoo opened another pack of chewing gum.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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