lick

Example Sentences

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In making “Never Be the Same,” Thompson wanted to allow room for the “devastating moment,” a point in a song where something unexpected can happen, “that one lick where you just melt.”

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Against a bracingly lo-fi guitar lick played by his pal Mk.gee,

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"But the larger ants seemed to seek the attention of the smaller ants by first visiting their nests and then allowing the small ants to lick and nibble all over them."

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

England will lick their wounds after yet another crushing defeat by Scotland, but even if a potential Grand Slam has gone, they still have a championship to play for.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Her favorite treat was a chocolate cupcake but whenever she started licking the frosting or crumbs off the wrapper, Mrs. Palmer said it wasn’t polite to lick the wrapper, and made her stop.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret