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gum

[guhm] / gʌm /


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Treating gum infections has been shown to improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

“We walk and chew gum at the same time,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The residues are sorted, ground and mixed with a maceration of gum arabic to facilitate ignition, and with clay to slow combustion.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Once whispers began that Farage was outside, the over-the-top pat-downs and confiscated chewing gum suddenly made sense.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He pulled his hand, in a fist with the gum inside, out of his pocket.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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