gum

Example Sentences

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The fact that some liquid in the tank is reacting to become a solid is probably what happened to gum up the valve leading into the tank.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Hines had used the gum to stay alert on film sets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

In this process, harmful bacteria such as Porphyromonas gingivalis often regain dominance quickly because they thrive in inflamed gum tissue.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The gum bends, wilting from the heat of my palm.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day