After licking its wounds following heavy losses to Russia in 2014, Ukraine implemented sweeping reforms to its military force structure and training to enable the resistance we are seeing today.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/01/05/russia-ukraine-next-war-lessons-china-taiwan-strategy-technology-deterrence/

A lion’s mane mushroom swimming in signal crayfish bisque almost has me licking the plate, while a creamy sauce made from hogweed that accompanies a cut of velvety venison is a revelation.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/japanese-knotweed-edible-how-to-cook-b2269563.html

“All three of my colleagues on this debate stage have been licking Donald Trumps boots for years.”

Source: https://www.inquisitr.com/vivek-ramaswamy-slammed-the-other-three-gop-contenders-in-debate-for-licking-donald-trumps-boots

A mugshot of K-9 Officer Ice has been widely shared on social media after cops investigated him for stealing his colleague's lunch when he was seen leaving the break room 'licking his chops'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11678777/Mugshot-K-9-Officer-Ice-goes-viral-cops-investigated-stealing-colleagues-lunch.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Garrett is left-handed and the Braves hitters will be licking their lips to face a lefty.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/04/27/marlins-vs-braves-prediction-odds-thursday-april-27/

I don't have to prod them at all, all those party scenes of, whether it's him running naked after licking the toad, or it's him dancing and just going nuts as if he's living his best life, these guys just go for it.

Source: https://screenrant.com/buddy-games-spring-awakening-duhamel-bakkedahl-dillon-interview/

I like to use a spoon to pile the ice cream into little snowmen, in my absence of mind, scooping it carefully, licking the white sweetness with my tongue little by little; eager to warm it, only to melt it with my warmth.

Source: https://stanforddaily.com/2023/06/07/between-the-black-and-white-a-major/

Please refrain from licking psychedelic toads': National.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11521545/What-hit-lightning-really-looks-like-Gruesome-injuries-50-year-old.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Plus, licking a mango is so disgusting and messy.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/8-of-the-absolutely-worst-tasting-fruits-in-the-world/26nwtyc

Still licking their wounds from Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester United, Everton will be hoping to bounce back and claim all three points at Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/everton-takeover-transfer-news-live-28215420

The beast immediately shows its gratitude, licking Sasuke's wound and happily wagging its tail.

Source: https://screenrant.com/sasuke-new-sidekick-meno-dinosaur-come-back-boruto/

The No. 10 team in the nation put boots to ass and sent No. 19 Colorado back to Boulder, licking their wounds.

Source: https://deadspin.com/colorado-oregon-42-6-1850869025

This rooftop licking is a scene so sexual it's shocking now because superhero movies have become ridiculously squeaky clean.

Source: https://mashable.com/article/batman-returns-sexy-christmas

You just caught your dog licking their paws and a million thoughts are running through your head.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/b93f128b7fbef119?ref=ff