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slushed

verb

past tense of slush

as in sprayed

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Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Alex appeared to move to help her when officers pepper-sprayed him and wrestled him to the ground.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

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Barron, last year’s first-round pick, nearly had a second interception minutes later, but the ball squirted through his hands.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Massive robotic nozzles squirted layer upon layer of concrete under the high desert sun.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

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However, the Tar Heels have some dangerous playmakers sprinkled around the roster, including sophomore running back Demon June and junior wide receiver Jordan Shipp, who had 84 yards against TCU last season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Coltrane is also deeply interested in the Buddhist principles of karma and dharma, or the moral duties and obligations to a right way of life, which are sprinkled throughout the novel.

— Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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