mould

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Craig: McGlynn seems to be in the same mould as Clarke, but everyone absolutely loves McGlynn-ball.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Much has been made of Scott McTominay's subdued start to the tournament and how well Lewis Ferguson has applied himself, but neither are in the Gilmour mould.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Of the recently developed Pecorino-like cheese, the lab used a Neurospora mould, but would not say what waste was used as a substrate.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He was a fledgling star in County's academy, whose attributes on the game would see him grow into a skilful number 10 in the mould of Lionel Messi, often ending up at Europe's biggest clubs.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In examining their deeds and their lives, one can see that they received nothing from Fortune except opportunity, which gave them the material they could mould into whatever form they liked.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli