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 In the fall, before its Christmas tree sales begin, Goebel Farms has pumpkins for sale and a corn maze to explore. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025 Jimmy Novy grew up on a farm with corn, cattle and chickens in Wisconsin’s smallest municipality. Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025 Illinois is the second-largest corn exporter in the nation. Julia Rendleman, ProPublica, 5 Sep. 2025 Get the recipe > Pomegranate seeds add pops of tartness to this sautéed corn and crunchy cuke combo. Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for corn
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Noun
  • 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
  • The wastewater exits the home into the septic tank, where solids settle to the bottom of the tank to form a sludge layer, and the lighter waste forms a scum layer that floats at the top.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • In one, the kitten sits by a backyard swimming pool full of rainbow goo.
    John Ruwitch, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
  • On August 17, the agency posted a photo on social media of someone holding what appears to be a large ball of gelatinous goo.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025

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“Corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corn. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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