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

The team found that visceral fat was consistently associated with plaque buildup and artery wall thickening, while liver fat had a smaller but still important effect.

From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025

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

We watched the moonlight go weak on the walls with the thickening clouds.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin