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 Stalks of ornamental corn serve as a lofty focal point. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025 Lastly, and where legal, Butler advocates for a high-protein feeding program (not just pouring out corn). Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2025 The National Corn Growers Association reports corn prices have fallen more than 50% from their 2022 highs, with production costs declining only 3% over the same period. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025 Denver emergency crews responded around noon Monday to a report of an employee who fell into a corn silo at a Frito-Lay plant in Denver. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for corn
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  • Meanwhile, the onset of the rainy season has exacerbated already deplorable conditions, transforming dust into thick sludge, flooding fragile shelters, and bringing swarms of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The standard provided improved protection for modern gasoline engines, including requirements for Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI), timing chain wear, and better piston deposit and sludge control.
    Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • The only thing that had to be digitalized, was some of the melting goo and some of the flies jumping down.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In one, the kitten sits by a backyard swimming pool full of rainbow goo.
    John Ruwitch, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corn. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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