starchy

Example Sentences

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In the frosty air, with their starchy beards and extravagant ear tufts, they looked magisterial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Because they are dense and starchy, eating large amounts can slow the rate at which the stomach empties, a condition known as gastroparesis, or in rare situations, cause a complete blockage.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

Andrew says the "worst offenders" include cereal, scrambled eggs, or starchy food with protein-heavy residues.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Sondergard demonstrated a sense of grandeur, sometimes shattering, other times starchy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

How can I walk these squeaky floors and wear these starchy clothes when I know that those people are out there, wrapping their houses in tarp to stay warm?

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth