mold

Example Sentences

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“The Bachelorette” acknowledged this in its way with this season’s tagline: “If you don’t fit the mold, break it.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

They discovered that when microscopic organisms such as yeast and mold fed on the kelp, the byproduct more closely resembled what they were seeking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

I will say, the show that I did, “The Great” — I really felt like I broke out of that mold a little bit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

In 2023, Spelling made headlines when it was revealed that she lived in an RV following a severe mold issue in her previous rental, which caused chronic illnesses.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

It smelled of cat pee, garbage, mold, mildew, all the stale odors that had been locked in the house with Miss Lilian.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn