mould

Example Sentences

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To the uninitiated, Bangaranga seems cast in the mould of nonsensical Eurovision songs like Diggi-Lou, Digg-Lay - but the title actually means "uproar" in Jamaican patois.

From BBC • May 17, 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

The former rugby league player had also never played football, but the Eagles felt they could mould him into an NFL player.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

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

She is almost entirely in ballast of silver sand, with only a small amount of cargo—a number of great wooden boxes filled with mould.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker