pasty

Example Sentences

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Worse, that show transformed high fantasy’s most magnificent beasts into little more than pimped-out rides for pasty dictators.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

Mr Pegg referred to the collection as "the pasty" due to the coins being wrapped in a cloth bundle which was barely bigger than a Cornish pasty.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

And, of course, the town still cherishes and serves up the pasty.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

In a large bowl, mash the rice with a fork until smooth and pasty.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Conversely, when a rain squall is replenishing your fresh-water supplies, you also know that the humidity will affect your cured provisions and that some will probably go bad, turning pasty and green.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel