tongue
Example Sentences
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“Our tongue is like a sword,” RZA once told Vanity Fair.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Over the course of the austral summer, the floating ice tongue steadily broke apart through repeated calving events, leading to a retreat of roughly 16 kilometers.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
It was designed by James Whiting who said that it was intended as a "tongue in cheek" and humourous presentation.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
If they say, “No, my coach takes care of my serve,” I hold my tongue.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The only sounds were the trees whispering in the night breeze, and the rasp of Wolf’s tongue as he licked the rawhide.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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