Example Sentences

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Australia are the favourites here, but this was a baring of teeth - the Proteas are not going to roll over and have their tummies tickled.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

Carbonated beverages in general, after all, tend to be good for tummies.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023

“There are grandparents who in their day were told to put their babies to sleep on their tummies, and they may be influencing the decisions parents are making.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2022

Our tummies can't digest lactose as we get older.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2021

“You are so kind to include them, sir, but it is long past the children’s bedtime—and I fear the cigar smoke would upset their tummies after such a rich meal.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood