licked

Example Sentences

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The pumpkin rice and peas, seasoned with thyme, from Dominica was a good complement to the Trinidadian curry shrimp, whose pot was licked clean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In the catio, Poolboy, a domestic shorthair, licked a Churu treat from a visiting reader’s hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

The Robins licked their wounds and stormed their way to last season's Super League Grand Final.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2025

That same year, 1950, was when hapless Herman Tissies, the German amateur, got licked by the Postage Stamp, taking 15 shots to complete the devilish par-three.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

He stared, licked his lips, and shouted as the cool breeze, the cold breeze, the icy-cold breeze, blew full in his face.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda