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His father threatened to give him a licking if he didn't stop misbehaving.
our team took a licking last night, but we'll get them next time
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The lips don’t have the same concentration of oil glands as other areas of the skin and are constantly exposed to environmental factors, such as lip licking, cosmetics, and cold weather.
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Isadora Baum, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
Best Buy has an unbeatable deal on a sturdy Bluetooth speaker that can take a licking and keep on rocking.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 1 Nov. 2024
The Dogs Trust highlights that signs of discomfort in dogs can include stiff body language, lip licking, or yawning as a way to calm themselves.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Excessive scratching and/or licking are among the first signs of allergies, according to the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2024
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“Licking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licking. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Geographical Definition
Licking
geographical name
Lick·ing
ˈli-kiŋ 
river 320 miles (515 kilometers) long in northeastern Kentucky flowing northwest into the Ohio River
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