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The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025 -
Those people under him are suckling on his piggly-wiggly titties.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, outfielder Austin Hays, who also is nursing a hamstring injury, is ready for a rehab assignment starting Saturday at Triple-A Charlotte.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Luka Doncic, nursing a left hamstring injury, even took off his white jacket during the dramatic overtime.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Bottle-feeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle-feeding. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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