thick
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A thick queue of customers waited for the self-order kiosks.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Cortado Cloud, a 4-ounce espresso or matcha drink sweetened with vanilla syrup and finished with a thick cream top, is exclusive to Studio City.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
My kids are young enough to be in the thick of it but old enough that I am starting to see the end of the road.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Rachael Jardine, a freelance journalist based in New Cross, told BBC London that trains on a nearby Overground track were continuing to pass despite the "thick black smoke".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
I take it down, grab a pen from my desk, and draw a thick black line through the last item.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
She explains that thicker straps are a safer option where the dress code is unclear and recommends satin camisoles as a more polished alternative to basic cotton vests.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
For larger or thicker cubes, briefly cook the pancetta in a skillet before adding it to the tarts.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Different bacteria "talk" with one another and release substances that make the biofilm thicker, heavier, and more protective.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Billions of years ago, scientists believe it may have been warm, wet, and wrapped in a much thicker atmosphere, creating conditions that could have supported simple microbial life.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
BaiMa reared, jumped onto thicker ice, and continued running.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
The scientists discovered that rocks with the right chemistry for rare earth enrichment are mainly found along the steep edges of Earth's thickest and oldest lithosphere.
From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026
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
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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