mould

Example Sentences

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Awaab Ishak died aged two from a serious respiratory condition caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his parent's social home, which they had repeatedly reported to their landlord.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

"Every day our services hear from families who are stuck in grotty hostels and one-room B&Bs, where mould climbs the walls and children are boxed into tiny spaces with no privacy or room to play."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The BBC has, for years, reported on the poor quality of insulation work carried out under the government programme, which has led to damp and mould and put some people's health at risk.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

You could say Cook has chosen a replacement in his own mould: calm, steady, reliable.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He didn’t have the strength to rain.proof it with leaf mould.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver