lapped
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One morning last month, Paxon, now a 79-year-old county commissioner, pointed to where the diminished reservoir lapped at the base of the 301-foot dam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Investors lapped up mining companies, housebuilders, packaging providers, tech names, and banks,” he added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
As well as the high level of play, many lapped up the entertainment provided by two players who undoubtedly bring the X-factor.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
As the sea lapped around him, he balanced himself on a rock and cast a fishing line into the sea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
The waves lapped a rhythmic accompaniment and, far in the distance, a sea gull cried.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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