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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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Best Buy has an unbeatable deal on a sturdy Bluetooth speaker that can take a licking and keep on rocking.
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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
Potential complications to itchy paws are secondary yeast and/or bacterial infections, caused by a breakdown of the skin’s barriers due to incessant licking or chewing.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024
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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
Potential complications to itchy paws are secondary yeast and/or bacterial infections, caused by a breakdown of the skin’s barriers due to incessant licking or chewing.
—Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2024
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“Licking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licking. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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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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