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If he doesn't make it, that could make room for James Anderson, who must have been licking his lips at the reverse swing found by Jasprit Bumrah.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2024

"Institutional investors have been shifting capital allocations while retail investors have been licking their wounds," said James Gellert, chief executive officer at Rapid Ratings.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2022

Investors have been licking their lips in anticipation of what Disney will unveil, including forecasts of subscriber growth.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2020

Had he waited for Markey or Warren to leave, he could have found himself vying against several other more seasoned opponents who have been licking their chops.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2020

And roost high, too," said Magh, "for Coyote and Gidar have been licking their chops for the last hour.

From The Sa'-Zada Tales by Fraser, William Alexander