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Recent Examples of thickenDuring winter months, there’s a rotating menu of atoles ($5.75) – a hot Mesoamerican drink thickened with masa – and in summer, the house dairy-free horchata ($5.75) should hit the spot.—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 Bring to a simmer over medium; simmer, stirring and swirling skillet occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, and chicken is heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025 Turn the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture bubbles and thickens a little more, 5–7 minutes.—Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025 The plot is thickening in the ongoing legal battle between former co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for thicken
At one point, the lower half of a student’s body can be seen stiffening before the student then falls to the ground similar to a boxer being knocked out.
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Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
The big red button on the steering wheel stiffens suspension temporarily for keeping grip.
Already, Russia appears to be hardening its stance: Moscow has ruled out any peacekeepers from NATO-member countries in monitoring any peace settlement.
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Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
More frequent and severe disasters are forcing local governments to spend more on infrastructure — like sea walls, storm pumps, and hardening critical facilities — services that are funded largely through property taxes.
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Christopher Flavelle,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Europe’s continued rightward turn was solidified by recent elections in Germany, where the far-right AfD party secured 20% of the popular vote.
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
And finally, a central data office with a team that uses data to drive strategy and share it with all departments helps solidify a company’s actions.
The property was seemingly spared by the fire; however, it was caked in a cocktail of soot, ash and other unknown chemicals from firefighting efforts and burned homes.
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Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
The floor of the check-in station was caked with dry, cracked gray mud and crinkled leaves early this month.
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Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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