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[slik] / slɪk /




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Burning the oil, a technique known as an in situ burn, can prevent the slick from expanding.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Stir in an Italian dressing packet and a generous slick of olive oil, then let the mixture sit for a few minutes while you toast or grill some good sourdough.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 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

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

She leaned over and stroked Viper’s slick black fur.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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