muck

Example Sentences

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A woman, in a rhinestone shirt, told me that she wanted to convene her fellow cyclists to whizz by the gulleys and alleyways around Tucson, searching for clues in the muck.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Laura Stacey’s quote flags Canada’s strategy: muck it up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

"I am so happy to be away from all the muck," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

“Like slime, sludge, and muck, slop has the wet sound of something you don’t want to touch,” the editors continued.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

She stops and stares as I close my eyes and dive headfirst into the hill of muck, hoping it'll keep me safe.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman