Licking
Licking noun - Failure to win a contest.
Usage example: our team took a licking last night, but we'll get them next time
Win
Win noun - An instance of defeating an enemy or opponent.
Usage example: a team with 12 wins and two losses
Both words in one sentence
- That playoff win had Cowboy fans licking their chops at thoughts of a Super Bowl the next year, since Cowboys Stadium was scheduled to host the event.
Source: Every Year They Fizzle Out
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