stodge

Example Sentences

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Full-back Ruben Love broke the stodge with a brilliant step past two Welsh forwards for a fine individual try that underlined his promise.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Postecoglou’s brand of attacking football was a sharp contrast to the stodge of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte but was too easily rumbled by opponents in the second half of the season.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

It hopes banning the shift will lead to more hits, more action and less stodge.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2023

You want something that will act as a gently abrasive counterpoint, a drink that, like that green salad, will periodically reset your palate for more superlative stodge.

From The Guardian • May 16, 2016

"Very well; I'll do my best to remain in a state of placid stodge, if that will ease your mind," he answered so humbly that the tears started to her eyes afresh.

From Captain Desmond, V.C. by Diver, Maud