tongue

Example Sentences

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"Exposed rock ledges, sections of ice breaking away and glacier tongues collapsing in on themselves are increasingly shaping the landscape."

From BBC

The word “no” is cued up on my tongue, but I swallow it down and tell her OK, and she cheers and yells for Celia.

From Literature

Words formed in my head, but they got all garbled on my tongue.

From Literature

The meal begins with scallop brightened with currant and rye-seasoned buttermilk, then slow-cooked reindeer, sirloin and tongue, finished over wood, mushroom purée beneath and fermented cabbage cutting richness.

From Salon

Her mouth was jacked open and her tongue hung out to the side.

From Literature