gum

Example Sentences

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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

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

Dana next swabs Ilana’s mouth — the inside of her cheek and along the gum line — and her finger nails.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

He called it chewing gum and explained that it was for chewing until all the flavor was gone but not to swallow it as it was bad for your tummy.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh