as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
the dentist was in the habit of mulling the mercury amalgam in the palm of his hand
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Recent Examples of mull
Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Investors also mulled over a mixed bag of quarterly earnings reports, including those of Club holdings CrowdStrike and Best Buy .
—Zev Fima,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, in Europe, concerns over the credibility of the U.S. commitment have led French President Emmanuel Macron to mull offering a French nuclear umbrella to NATO as a substitute for an American one.
—Nicholas L. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2019
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Trump is reportedly mulling several alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), if Hegseth’s confirmation falters or becomes untenable.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Investors also mulled over a mixed bag of quarterly earnings reports, including those of Club holdings CrowdStrike and Best Buy .
—Zev Fima,morgan Chittum, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
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In the next sequence of moments, Imperioli and Andrés mull over their revelations around their genealogies, while Stone wipes away tears.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, in Europe, concerns over the credibility of the U.S. commitment have led French President Emmanuel Macron to mull offering a French nuclear umbrella to NATO as a substitute for an American one.
—Nicholas L. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2019
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Over the last year, Russia has been on the front foot, with the exception of Kursk, and has been grinding deeper into eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region despite heavy losses.Samya Kullab and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Choose your favorite salt for this recipe, and if possible, freshly grind the black pepper for the best flavor.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the overused score by Chris Hou at times strikes a duff note.Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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The peat and duff of the forest floor began to smolder.Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2023
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But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There’s just something hot about a man, woman, or they/them who can pound the drums with precision and skill and provide a constant, stable, rhythmic beat for their fellow band members’ somewhat more theatrical, look-at-me musical skills.Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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In over 200 years, paleontologists haven’t found many tyrannosaur remains in the sediments that date back to the Cretaceous Period in this part of England.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
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These marsh plants capture sediment and help rebuild the shoreline naturally.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Texas will be trying to overcome a crushing loss to Georgia in the SEC title game.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Bottom Line: Tackle The Identity Shift The biggest hurdle, says Gill, is the mindset shift that creates the idea of being a person who behaves in certain ways, as opposed a person who uses willpower to crush a checklist.Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The rush of water carried some silt and old algae with it, resulting in a temporary loss of water quality, a spokesperson for the Klamath River Restoration Corporation said.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
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After the Mary Rose came to rest at the bottom of a strait in the English Channel, a layer of silt cloaked the ship and the hundreds of crew who died on board.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Report The Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in the World Series in October and are looking to maintain their momentum into 2025.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The region’s soil mixture of marl, clayey limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay draws out Glera’s creamy texture and fresh peach notes, the wine’s signature aromatic characteristic.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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There are plenty of colors to choose from to suit all tastes, from practical grey marl to playful pink or festive plaid.Jessica Macdonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
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“Mull.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mull. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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