Example Sentences

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These sugar-like molecules form very dynamic protective shields around the proteins.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2024

Worse still, there’s mounting evidence that even zero-calorie sweeteners can create sugar-like metabolic problems.

From Forbes • Jan. 16, 2015

For NPC, Hempel hopes to repurpose cyclodextrin, a sugar-like compound that's already used in numerous products.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2011

Good tea was brought us in new clean cups, and a sweetmeat of peanuts, set in sugar-like almond toffee.

From An Australian in China Being the Narrative of a Quiet Journey Across China to Burma by Morrison, George Ernest

These are very large, the hulls split entirely to the base, and what kernel there is, is of sugar-like sweetness.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Incorporated 39th Annual Report at Norris, Tenn. September 13-15 1948 by Northern Nut Growers Association