mealy
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The female version is Julia Roberts’ “Runaway Bride,” so mealy about her own feelings that she ditches four grooms at the altar.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025
The slightly mealy out-of-season corn aside, all the components are good — but more like dependable, high-quality friend material than anything that’ll make your heart skip a beat.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023
Tomatoes tend to get more mealy in the fridge than when stored at room temperature, but if they are getting too soft, refrigerate to keep them a few more days.
From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023
Believe me: I've tried, and I have a litany of stories about mealy muffins and wet-bottomed pies to prove it.
From Salon • Oct. 19, 2022
My aunt stared back at me through the inch or so of open door, inspecting me like I was a sack of mealy flour.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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