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as in obsolete
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as in rotting
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Recent Examples of moldy
This guide explains why seedlings often get moldy indoors, and simple ways to treat and prevent mold issues so your seedlings can thrive.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The chain pizza restaurant was cited after inspectors noted moldy residue on equipment.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
The chain pizza restaurant was cited after inspectors noted moldy residue on equipment.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Other than a potentially moldy pillow, there are a few others risks to consider.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moldy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
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As highlighted by McKinsey and the MIT Sloan School of Management, this distinction has become obsolete over the last few years with tech leaders now integral to business strategy, driving innovation and delivering value.—
Rosalba Carandente,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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And in this parish of 12,000 Catholics from more than 100 countries, those who make a living as interpreters fear their jobs will soon be obsolete.—
Motoko Rich,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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In an effort to address some of those worries, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced plans to overhaul the antiquated telecommunications, radio and surveillance systems.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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Leaks from this antiquated sewer system are polluting Rock Creek and threaten the public health of all those who come in contact with it.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Back in March, the actress joined Squibb to present at the 2025 Academy Awards, wearing vintage Mugler with De Beers jewels.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Sentimental family keepsakes such as a pair of baby shoes also make for a lovely display along with a framed photograph or a stack of vintage children's books.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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This stems partly from outdated perceptions and a lack of clear consumer education on eSIM benefits.—
Dmitri Verbovski,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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In the 2025 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly addressed a critical issue plaguing Maryland’s correctional system: the growing population of aging and terminally ill individuals who remain incarcerated due to outdated and unclear parole policies.—
Natasha Dartigue,
Baltimore Sun,
18 May 2025
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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
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The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc.—
Kym Pokorny,
OregonLive.com,
17 Apr. 2018
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So yes, there is a storm out there for agencies still clinging to an out-of-date model.—
John Readman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Kravitz also pointed to the persistent flow of complaints from Kroger customers over out-of-date sales prices, dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The brothers are hoping to open the restaurant in June, pending building repairs and updates to create a retro diner-style experience, Alejandro Salazar said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2025
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The inclusion of Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 further underscores the rather retro nature of this notebook.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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That historical tension—between the promise of scientific freedom and the peril of political control—may now be resurfacing in troubling ways.—
Alondra Nelson,
Time,
13 May 2025
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Two historical films will be shown in the Saratoga Library.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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