thick
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The entire area has been blanketed by a thick plume of yellowish smoke, prompting the partial evacuation of two villages close by.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
We have verified several videos shared on social media showing thick, black oil washing up on Suza beach in southern Qeshm.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
When sent a list of questions about the devices, which resemble thick work gloves, Compliant Technologies declined to comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Wells onshore are producing thick product. Offshore is like water — it comes right out,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
They were horrendous —a thick mass of them on her head, a swarm trailing back like a comet’s tail as she flew through the air.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
In adult brains, the researchers detected changes in myelination that could be traced to thicker myelin sheaths, particularly around thin axons.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
She explains that thicker straps are a safer option where the dress code is unclear and recommends satin camisoles as a more polished alternative to basic cotton vests.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
For larger or thicker cubes, briefly cook the pancetta in a skillet before adding it to the tarts.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
They laid it on even thicker in stoppage time when yet another defensive breakdown allowed Romelu Lukaku to score one final goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
“I’m sure whatever the issue is, it’s squashable, right? Blood is thicker than water.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
In his 30 years at Nike, Bignell has helped lead the development of some of the sneaker giant’s most cutting-edge running shoes, including the Vomero Premium, which features one of the market’s thickest, most-cushioned soles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
The haze surrounding the planet appears to be the thickest ever detected on a world, making it extremely difficult to identify the chemical makeup of its atmosphere or trace its origins.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2026
It’s almost as if the Reds were intimidated even before the game began, as the Dodgers buried them in their thickest pregame brine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
Next, add thickest pieces of seafood, saving shrimp for last as they need the least amount of cook time.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025
He shifted one of the stacks on the table just slightly so that they were even, arranged from thickest and largest to smallest and thinnest.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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