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
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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
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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 addition, mull over the potential use of generative AI as an additional means to plan out your scream tourism activities.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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
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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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Consider marinating or pounding it thin for quicker and more tender results when needed.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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And in Yemen, the Houthi rebels, another Iranian ally, have been pounded in air strikes by a U.S.-led coalition in response to their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mammoth mummies are created when an animal is buried by sediments shortly after its death.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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By analyzing fossil molecules in sediments deposited around 65 to 66 million years ago in the interior of the North American continent, the scientific team reconstructed air temperatures for the entire time period.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: Most of the Colts' paths to the postseason closed after a crushing Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos that helped the Houston Texans clinch the AFC South.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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The forecast for next week is probably about to crush those dreams.Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 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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The 32-year-old Russian is 20-1-1, and he’s beaten almost everyone there is to beat in the weight class to set up his title shot.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Colts 40-14 in an AFC playoff game.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 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 31 Dec. 2024.
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