1
as in obsolete
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2
as in rotting
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Another warning sign is a moldy or musty smell: This can indicate plumbing issues within the walls, or moisture within the air conditioning unit or vents—both of which can be expensive to fix.
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Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
The violations ranged from moldy hot dog buns to a bartender cutting lemons with bare hands.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
Properly dispose of materials that cannot be washed, such as moldy carpets, insulation, and drywall.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Most of the naysayers lamented how quickly bread gets moldy when it’s not chilled.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
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Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
The violations ranged from moldy hot dog buns to a bartender cutting lemons with bare hands.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
Properly dispose of materials that cannot be washed, such as moldy carpets, insulation, and drywall.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Most of the naysayers lamented how quickly bread gets moldy when it’s not chilled.
—Emily Heil, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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