lapping
Example Sentences
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They based that on the fact that once Charles Leclerc's Ferrari had pitted and Antonelli was in clear air, the Italian was lapping faster than Piastri and Russell.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Wingstop management has characterized the decline as cyclical rather than structural, noting that part of the weakness stemmed from lapping two years of exceptionally strong results.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
Later, the sound of the lake's waves lapping against the side of Luzardo's house competes with the sizzle of hot oil.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
But for months, she followed a fresh diet, lapping up gourmet meals and freeze-dried raw treats from a variety of reputable brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
Beau was lapping up some river water to wash down his beef jerky breakfast.
From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart
