nipple
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Only one, located at 9 o’clock and close to the nipple, slightly concerned Margolies, even though it hadn’t changed in size or shape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026
“That’s it!” the nurse exclaimed, as another nurse hurried my newborn up to my nipple.
From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2024
The newborn kitten quickly uses its nose to navigate toward the nearest nipple and get its first sip of nourishing colostrum and milk.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 2, 2024
Ms McCrone, who had a single mastectomy after suffering from breast cancer, was given a permanent nipple tattoo by Ms Thompson.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2023
And I guess now was my moment to believe in the Port-a-Cath, which was an IV tube that had been surgically implanted under the skin a couple of inches above Jeffrey’s right nipple.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
Given that many mammal species have litters, many nipples were required to nurse rapidly growing beasts in a world still full of strange, often immense reptiles.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2024
Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples due to latching issues, and low or high milk supply are common problems.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2024
Mazakpwe cited a range of lactation issues mothers can face, from sore nipples to babies born too sick or too weak to suckle and stimulate milk production.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
Joker has always been more fun to watch than a flying bat with rubber nipples anyway.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2024
Dolorous Edd opined that glass knives were about as useful as nipples on a knight's breastplate, but Jon was not so certain.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
