thickened
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They also work at a low frequency and are able to penetrate buildings and elevators and particularly hospitals - which can have thickened walls to protect people from X-rays and other radiation.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
When the sleepiest central bank on Earth becomes the one that matters, the plot has thickened.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Normal mice treated with high doses of SSRIs also developed thickened valves.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
But for deeper flavor, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbling around the edges and slightly thickened.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
Along a road running perpendicular to a river, the traffic thickened, bogging the ambulance down.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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