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Adjective
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This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home.—
Q.ai - Powering a Personal Wealth Movement,
Forbes,
17 Aug. 2022 -
The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc.—
Kym Pokorny,
OregonLive.com,
17 Apr. 2018
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Grizzlies struggled with a team 34.4% shooting percentage, including a putrid 6-of-34 from 3-point territory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Even at the end of a putrid season last December, Soldier Field was still pretty packed for the post-Christmas snoozefest against the Seattle Seahawks.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There are several health risks that can occur from moldy showers like allergic reactions, respiratory illnesses, and other irritations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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This guide explains why seedlings often get moldy indoors, and simple ways to treat and prevent mold issues so your seedlings can thrive.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gunsmoke that smells of rotten eggs wafts over the field.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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These can cause your poop to smell like rotten eggs.12 Food intolerances, like lactose intolerance or gluten sensitivity can also cause smelly poop.—
Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH,
Health,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Gangrenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gangrenous. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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