gault

chiefly British

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • The transition from clay to grass has proven tough for most players, and the last woman to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season was Serena Williams a decade ago.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2025
  • In the 1960s, geologist Walter Alvarez discovered a thin layer of black clay in rocks around the world.
    Kiona N. Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • About 20 yards beyond was a shallow pool of smelly, stagnant water surrounded by mud.
    Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 10 July 2025
  • Samaritan’s Purse volunteers in Texas have been cleaning mud, clearing out areas full of debris and listening to survivors’ stories.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • At the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), Karen Scrivener and colleagues developed cements that blend calcined kaolin clay and ground limestone with a small portion of clinker.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Oribe’s Serene Scalp Oil Control Dry Shampoo uses a blend of starches (corn, tapioca, and rice) along with kaolin clay to get that job done, plus rosebay extracts to regulate your scalp’s sebum production.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • As for Earl’s Provisions, the pair plans to offer some Earl’s favorites to take home: chowder, gumbo, salads and more.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
  • When ordering my chicken and sausage gumbo from the walk-up window, the owner asked me rice or potato salad?
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • And the gaps between each ridge help to retain some sediment without fully stopping the natural flow of sand.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Fairmont El San Juan Located along one of the most impressive stretches of sand in San Juan, Fairmont El San Juan Hotel has long been considered one of the best resorts in Puerto Rico.
    Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Factors to consider: soil types, slopes, sun/shade, temperature, winds, and plant types and sizes.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
  • The workers, who were about 400 feet underground, scrambled over loose soil more than 12 feet high to reach the tunnel boring machine and then were transported back to the opening.
    Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Whether dealing with slick grass, gravel paths, or uneven surfaces, the Sunseeker Elite X7 maintains control and performance with minimal slippage.
    William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
  • Add a layer of small gravel over the surface so gnats can’t reach the potting mix to eat the fungus that naturally develops in the mix, nor to lay their eggs.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
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“Gault.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gault. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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