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the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream

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Recent Examples of consistency Try Kiwis or Prunes Studies have shown that eating two kiwis a day can improve the number of bowel movements and stool consistency and reduce bloating symptoms for people with chronic constipation14 and IBS-C.15 Prunes were also beneficial in these studies. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 Julius Randle had to improve his attention to detail and take on more defensive responsibilities, and Anthony Edwards continues to search for consistency game to game — er, possession to possession — on that end. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2025 Reinoso expressed concern over Porras’s consistency on spending. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025 Now, Miller is the No. 1 name on the TSN Trade Bait list as the Canucks have struggled with consistency through a lot of negativity around them. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for consistency 

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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consistency. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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