licking

Example Sentences

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But instead of attacking, the smaller ants climb onto the bigger ones and begin licking and nibbling across their bodies.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

"She took to them straight away and was licking them and just absolutely adored them," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Lower rates would be welcome news for tech investors, who are still licking their wounds from the past week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Private equity buyers are probably licking their chops; Orlando Bravo, the founder of private-equity firm Thoma Bravo, said as much during an interview from Davos last month.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

In a matter of seconds, Woo is snuggled up to the laundry units, licking the parmesan and oregano off the bread.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer