mould

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He was a fledgling star in County's academy, whose attributes on the game would see him grow into a skilful number 10 in the mould of Lionel Messi, often ending up at Europe's biggest clubs.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The former rugby league player had also never played football, but the Eagles felt they could mould him into an NFL player.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

"He ended up temporarily deaf in one ear because of the mould and the damp and the drafts," Samuels says.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Awaab Ishak died aged two from a serious respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his parent's social home, which they had repeatedly reported to their landlord.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Everything was always damp, so we were trained to sniff out mould to keep that sickness at bay.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline