as in grinds
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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Minnesota would finish fifth if Memphis beats Denver and the Clippers beat the Warriors or if Denver beats Memphis and the Warriors beat the Clippers.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
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If Denver beats Memphis and the Clippers beat the Warriors, the Wolves would finish sixth.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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To spot-clean, first vacuum the top of your bed to get rid of dust, dander, and other detritus.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
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Use a light-color mattress cover to make bugs or their detritus easier to spot.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Mulls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mulls. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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