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clog

[klog, klawg] / klɒg, klɔg /




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Birkenstock CEO Oliver Reichert highlighted the trend during the sandal and clog maker’s quarterly earnings call on Thursday.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

The natural option, a blue-green microalgae called spirulina, proved to be too costly and thick in consistency, causing factory equipment to clog during candy production.

From Salon Jun. 29, 2026

The more viscous material can clog up factories’ spray nozzles, resulting in spotty, unevenly colored candy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Already, the excess heat in the tank has caused the MMA to harden and clog the failing tank’s valves, rendering it impossible for crews to drain the dangerous chemical or add stabilizing agents, Freeman said.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026

“Not a lumberjack, a limberjack. A clog doll. A jigger. Dancing Dan. Shuffling Sam. I call him Mendigo. He keeps me company. Come inside and I’ll let you give it a try.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

All of these took a toll on the industry, but none of them proved as ruinous as citrus greening, a disease that clogs trees’ vascular systems, choking off water and nutrients.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Stale HeyDude products sat in U.S. wholesale channels while the Crocs brand’s classic clogs oversaturated North America.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

A jury member said he recognized the youngster's potential from the moment he clapped eyes on his red Cars-themed Lightning McQueen shorts and clogs.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Crocs, the maker of its iconic foam clogs, is up 39% year to date, and trades just 2% below its 52 week high.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

She had not said a word to Peter since Karli’s rescue, not even when he came downstairs dressed in Uncle Manfred’s clothes and clogs.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

During the previous mission, SpaceX said the booster’s three center engines showed signs of being clogged by ice, which prevented a successful boostback burn.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Sign up to mailing lists using a second email account so your main inbox won't get clogged up with offers.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

A nuclear plant in northern France shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units, energy group EDF said on Tuesday.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Despite the area’s more-affordable home prices and rents, some homes are packed with occupants sharing costs, resulting in driveways and yards clogged with a half-dozen or more vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

It reminded him of how the sink in the kitchen smelled when the drain clogged up.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

This week, Randy’s identity is “real cyclist,” which puts him at war with the packs of e-bike-riding kids now clogging South Park’s bike lanes.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

French motorists are clogging TotalEnergies service stations to fill up with discount gasoline but its rivals are crying foul, accusing the energy giant of distorting competition with the encouragement of the government.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

The animals also showed greater protection against atherosclerosis, the artery clogging disease linked to heart attacks and strokes.

From Science Daily May 25, 2026

Meanwhile, residents in the $3 million homes surrounding the campus—a former elementary school—complained about parents clogging the streets with Teslas at pickup and drop-off.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

They sleep in a once stately Old World suite with the furniture shored up against the walls and chicken feathers clogging the marble sinks and newspapers tacked clumsily across the windows.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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