thick
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Once these black hole seeds form, the simulations show that they can become surrounded by thick disks of dense gas.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
But we’re now in the thick of a period when angst tends to rise almost no matter what else is in the headlines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Then, when it rains — like it did this year — the mud can become thick and ankle-deep.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
As the search continued for the 86 people presumed missing, coast guard, military personnel and local responders were working to tamp down the thick smoke billowing from the ferry.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
I could barely see her; the air around us was acrid and thick.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
The only question was how tired he felt pumping his legs as the grass got thicker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
In PV, your body makes too many red blood cells, which makes the blood thicker than normal.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Videos captured by the crew confirm it is a mesmerizing creature with long pale “legs” trailing from thicker appendages connected to a pale body composed of two fins that undulate languidly in tandem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
The results point to additional complexity in thicker forms of the material.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
The closer they got to Ford’s, the thicker the crowds became.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
In his 30 years at Nike, Bignell has helped lead the development of some of the sneaker giant’s most cutting-edge running shoes, including the Vomero Premium, which features one of the market’s thickest, most-cushioned soles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
Next, add thickest pieces of seafood, saving shrimp for last as they need the least amount of cook time.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025
In addition to myriad dining and shopping options that are thickest where Washington, Culver and Venice boulevards intersect, there are also a few pieces of walk-by Hollywood history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2024
“The pain is unbearable, I struggle sleeping at night… I’m not familiar with the sizes of knitting needles but it’s like the thickest knitting needle lodged in your kneecap,” Monica said.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2024
His older brother worked up around the face where the coal dust was the thickest.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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