How to Use sticky tape in a Sentence

sticky tape

noun
  • Eight dead flies hung on sticky tape near the warewashing area.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Most felines don't like the feeling of sticky tape, aluminum foil, or spiky plastic mats on their paws.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Start by lifting dry pollen with sticky tape or shaking the garment—avoid rubbing, which can spread the stain.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Many have set up traps outside their homes, hanging sticky tape from trees and fences to trap the flies and reduce the size of the swarms.
    Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Use the sticky tape method to lift away loose pollen, then lay the garment outside in direct sunlight so the remaining stain can fade, Williams says.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026

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