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mealy

adjective as in powdery

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The female version is Julia Roberts’ “Runaway Bride,” so mealy about her own feelings that she ditches four grooms at the altar.

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Some dogs also demonstrated a distinct lack of “rubberiness,” with a tendency toward the mealy side, and none came close to achieving that coveted snap.

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This removes any dust that may collect on the leaves and helps reduce the risk of insect pests such as mealy bugs and aphids.

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Tomatoes tend to get more mealy in the fridge than when stored at room temperature, but if they are getting too soft, refrigerate to keep them a few more days.

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To be honest, the Beyond Meat sausage tasted good, but a little mealy.

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