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Do not overmix — some small lumps will remain.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

Using a flexible spatula, fold in the flour until the last streak of it disappears; do not overmix.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2022

Don’t overmix as it will cause the frosting to separate.

From Fox News • Dec. 8, 2021

It's a seemingly familiar recipe that has a little bit of a twist, and I think that its twist is that you can't overmix the batter.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2021

Gradually stir in water until dough forms a ball; do not overmix.

From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi