treacle

Example Sentences

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He was the one who saved it because apparently mine was treacle.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

But the lime changes things, adding sour to the sweet, tart to the treacle and a dash of pucker to the saccharine.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2023

In a way, the show is quirkily counterintuitive, turning a quintessentially British activity, such as making treacle tarts, into an excuse for Broadway-style song and dance.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

Arsenal were running on fresh legs while Spurs seemed to be running in treacle.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2023

It was nearly lunchtime and as Harry had only had one bit of treacle toffee since dawn, he was keen to go back to school to eat.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling