concoction

Example Sentences

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A volatile concoction of fears, relief, optimism and nerves around the issue has made it a roller-coaster week for markets.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Even those who swear by the broccoli concoction say they can’t be sure that they are benefiting from anything other than a placebo effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

On top of all this, Kincaid appears to have played a role in the concoction of the DOJ letter itself.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

“Never will I be in a greater state of absolute bliss than whilst I use this holy concoction, in the form of a bar of soap, to rub across my body,” wrote a third.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025

“So what happened to Robbie?” he said, prodding his spatula into the yellow, lumpy concoction.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older