mucky

Example Sentences

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But soon after completion of the work the coating has begun to peel off and algae turned the pool's water a mucky green -- setbacks the president blamed on vandals, without providing evidence.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Mr. Paré-Poupart is in his element when describing the men with whom he’s worked, misfits all yet high-functioning pros in the mucky métier they’ve chosen for themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The trees won’t take in wetlands, in mucky soils.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

I waded a long way out, til the bottom grew mucky and seaweed tickled my legs, then submerged.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

I go through the trash carefully, using an old cereal box to push through the mucky parts.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na