thick
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Dramatic footage showed burning homes and thick smoke billowing from the tinder-dry bushy hills, where the quick-spreading fire is fueled by intense Santa Ana winds, low humidity and unseasonably high temperatures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Their unusually broad shape suggests that Vasuki possessed a thick, cylindrical body capable of supporting tremendous weight.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
If the NFL had a visage, it would be Ditka’s, with his thick hair, rugged mustache and a nose that looked hit by a barn door.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
This is created by the water trickling through unusually thick bands of gypsum under the town, before resting in underground aquifers.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
I glance at the thick black curtains behind him.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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Their skin became thicker, bone mass increased, and performance improved on tests measuring learning, memory, and balance.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
If you have a bigger bend "it means you need a slightly thicker pillow than someone who's got a very flat back," says McCarthy.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
People with higher inflammation tended to have thicker heart walls, smaller heart chambers and poorer heart filling - all changes which may develop quietly for years before progressing to heart failure.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
The only question was how tired he felt pumping his legs as the grass got thicker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
His lines of the mixture were thicker, wider than mine.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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In his 30 years at Nike, Bignell has helped lead the development of some of the sneaker giant’s most cutting-edge running shoes, including the Vomero Premium, which features one of the market’s thickest, most-cushioned soles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
Next, add thickest pieces of seafood, saving shrimp for last as they need the least amount of cook time.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025
In addition to myriad dining and shopping options that are thickest where Washington, Culver and Venice boulevards intersect, there are also a few pieces of walk-by Hollywood history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2024
“The pain is unbearable, I struggle sleeping at night… I’m not familiar with the sizes of knitting needles but it’s like the thickest knitting needle lodged in your kneecap,” Monica said.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2024
The cheek and jaw muscles are so powerful, they easily bite through the thickest bamboo stalks.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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