slick
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A small jar of drained capers, some lightly crushed with the side of a fork, suspended in a generous slick of olive oil.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
When the slick became too deep, the fire whirls went out before consuming all of the fuel.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Now, he’s returned with “Sheep in the Box,” a slick and dull story about two grieving parents who adopt a clone of their dead son.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The company’s slick online-buying experience proved that plenty of car shoppers were willing to fork over tens of thousands of dollars for a vehicle they hadn’t seen in person or test-driven.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The walks had been cleaned since the night before, but there were still a few slick spots near the trolley stop.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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