Example Sentences

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The chips were cold, the queso had congealed and the salad arrived limp and sad.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024

By the 1980s, crime was high, vacant houses were common and its reputation had congealed as “troubled.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2020

The cheddar cheese had congealed into something like looked like melted Tupperware.

From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2019

Making matters worse, the bun tasted stale and the American cheese had congealed before it got to the table.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2019

Last night’s supper had congealed beside his elbow, scarce touched.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin