molasses

Example Sentences

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“But apparently not to me. I haven’t felt in a hurry to get anywhere, quite frankly. I’ve been stuck here like a beetle in molasses ever since I died.”

From Literature

Hanging over it was the sweetness of sorghum molasses coming to the boil.

From Literature

The substance sticks to my lips like molasses and keeps my mouth shut.

From Literature

During my visit, a convention, limited valet, and general crowding from the adjacent stadium created a kind of urban molasses.

From Salon

Add spiced chickpeas, peppery arugula, a drizzle of pomegranate molasses — and suddenly, you’re not eating for fuel.

From Salon