licking
Example Sentences
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He sips small amounts of ice water because drinking too much is akin to licking one’s lips, causing them to chap.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
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
Lynagh said he was licking his lips in anticipation of facing Ireland, who were hammered 36-14 by France on Thursday, in Dublin next Saturday.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
Once she’s eaten the big pieces, she starts licking at the crumbs.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
