runny
Example Sentences
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He warned that throat irritation, stinging or watering of the eyes, or a runny nose can indicate a more serious reaction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
One problem, though: Untreated rubber becomes brittle when exposed to cold, and tacky and runny when hot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Touch plays its part too, binding tastes and smells together and fixing our preferences for runny or firm eggs, and the velvety, luxuriousness gooeyness of chocolate.
From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026
The guidance stresses the importance of attendance and says most mild illnesses, like runny noses and sore throats, do not mean children need to be off school.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
Delores played a good many fast, runny pieces—but Delores did not know how to answer all the questions she wanted to know.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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