Example Sentences

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England will lick their wounds after yet another crushing defeat by Scotland, but even if a potential Grand Slam has gone, they still have a championship to play for.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

When exposed to the plant, which is related to mint, the majority of domestic cats will lick it, rub against it, chew it and roll around in it.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2022

Follow your vet’s advice, but it can’t hurt to start with just the toothpaste to see if they will lick it off your finger or the tube and then go from there.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2018

The Angels, meanwhile, will lick their wounds all the way back down the I-5 Freeway after going 0-6 on a six-game road trip to Houston and Los Angeles.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2015

When you’re through, The dog will lick Your palms for the flakes Of oil and salt, And he will wag His tail And pump his legs In his parade Of dog happiness.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto