slick
Example Sentences
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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
Burning the oil, a technique known as an in situ burn, can prevent the slick from expanding.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
When we attend a graduation ceremony at the slick and freshly painted Choithram International School, where she is the keynote speaker, girls stop to chat with her as they collect their diplomas.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Slowly but surely, he broke down picking the hook, separating verses using slick spacing, and adding layers of intricately placed sounds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
My own palms were slick and sticky, my feet stuck to the floor.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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The Skin I'm In
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