thickening

Example Sentences

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For hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—the thickening of heart muscles—it was 56 steps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

"We lost a loved one," his voice thickening.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

They gather shortly after daybreak outside a minimarket, the tropical heat thickening, the dawn haze in lethargic retreat.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

“Let the pie cool completely before slicing. This allows the filling to finish thickening and gives you the best pie-eating experience.”

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025

She shaded her eyes with one hand, as if this helped her discern us through the thickening sea dusk.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath