gum

Example Sentences

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A day never passed when I didn’t have a jumbo pack of gum or a roll of Life Savers in my pocket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Oral health problems, including tooth loss, gum disease and poorly fitting dentures, can also make chewing difficult and reduce dietary variety.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Multiple viral videos posted earlier this year show shoppers using chewing gum to stick fitting room curtains to the wall, saying the curtains would not stay full closed on their own.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Thus began my hunt for signs of Choc-O’s afterlife, including visits to retro candy stores stocking hard-to-find Bonomo Turkish Taffy, Zagnut bars and Beemans chewing gum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

I didn’t know why but I knew she wouldn’t have to do it again because nobody wants to go through life wrapped in gum or skinned bald, and that would be your choice.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson