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
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
A snake made of starlight slithered through the ceiling licking its tongue out to greet them.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
