clump
Example Sentences
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Normal tau supports brain health, but the protein can clump into tangles that damage brain cells and cause memory loss.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Add more pasta water as needed — the sauce should lightly coat, not clump.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
Whether the incoming object was a solid rock like the marble or a looser clump of dust, the boulders on the asteroid's surface shaped the incoming material into the distinctive fan patterns.
From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026
"The required plasma clump is consistent with CMEs launched by the Sun and other stars in the Milky Way."
From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026
Fred saw a clump of TV cameras and photographers and eager reporters with notebooks.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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