as in sludge
something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental a story about a lost puppy that was pure corn

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Recent Examples of corn The concept is to reinterpret the cuisine of Brazil’s countryside, with a focus on pork, chicken, corn, and local ingredients, served in a space that feels like a casual boteco (bar), but with impeccable service. Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 For example, one study used an event camera to count corn kernels on a fast-moving feeder line, demonstrating accurate item counting in a production setting. Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025 Pureed corn, plus sour cream and Monterey jack cheese, make sure that this casserole is far from lacking in both flavor and texture. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025 That could include reducing the amount of alfalfa and other hay crops used to feed livestock, or swapping out wheat and sorghum and instead planting corn and potatoes. Huma Tariq Malik, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for corn
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sludge
Noun
  • The swimming pool was covered with leaves and sludge and algae.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • This movie oozes style — and actual undead sludge, occasionally — along with Cody’s signature sense of humor.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corn. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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