Example Sentences

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The older players had a good relationship with Robins, but when Lampard arrived the younger members - who grew up watching him play for Chelsea and Manchester City - gelled with him quickly.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

But when she arrives at Iona’s apartment, Andie is shocked to see that a coiffed perm, light makeup, a sensible suit and a string of pearls have replaced her friend’s beehives and gelled spikes.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

After treatment with dancing molecules, the gelled nanofiber scaffold reduced inflammation, shrank glial scarring, stimulated neurite extension, and encouraged neurons to grow in organized patterns.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Despite only working with each other for a few weeks, the pair appeared to have gelled.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

His hair is gelled in his messy style, and he’s freshly shaved.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan