lapping

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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

If AI models begin lapping humans in most endeavors, then where will we find purpose?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 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

The audience was lapping it up, and soon after, word of Madigan’s unmissable performance spread so quickly that this late-summer freakout film became a bona fide blockbuster.

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2026

Just a hint of grumble, then she’s lapping up the crumbs.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz