lapping
Example Sentences
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Williams congratulated Joint at the net before lapping up the ovation that came her way as she made her exit.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
In the mind's eye you could imagine him stretched out on a couch with the sound of gently lapping water playing in his ears.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
If AI models begin lapping humans in most endeavors, then where will we find purpose?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
Since then, Constellation management has kept most of its commentary on what’s ailing its Hispanic customers to blanket mentions of socio-economic concerns, which makes Thursday’s comments on lapping immigration raids interesting, if not fully illuminating.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Bristle locked the jar between her paws and began lapping greedily, cleaning out the top half in seconds.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
