mold
Example Sentences
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“The Bachelorette” acknowledged this in its way with this season’s tagline: “If you don’t fit the mold, break it.”
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
In Iran, personalities mold institutions, not the reverse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
In 2023, Spelling made headlines when it was revealed that she lived in an RV following a severe mold issue in her previous rental, which caused chronic illnesses.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026
“It’s the tragic result of a system failing to meet the most basic duty of care,” Padilla said in a statement, citing reports of mold in food, unclean drinking water and barriers to medical care.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
“My mom bought a Popsicle mold last year, at the end of the summer,” I explain.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.