clump

Example Sentences

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Normal tau supports brain health, but the protein can clump into tangles that damage brain cells and cause memory loss.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

When the case finally went to trial in 2015, one surprisingly small piece of evidence played a critical role: a tiny clump of moss.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Make sure to stir the rice and milk so that the rice doesn’t clump up.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

Its true identity is still uncertain: it could be a dense clump of dark matter, roughly 100 times smaller than any previously detected, or possibly an extremely compact, inactive dwarf galaxy.

From Science Daily • Oct. 11, 2025

Then she uses her cane to knock a clump of dried mud off one of his mismatched shoes.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott