Adobe becomes a sticky mud when it is mixed with water.

VOA: special.2009.01.12

One woman says they are dying because the river of mud is in front of their homes.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

BP says a more complete solution is needed. The next step is to try to pump mud and other materials to the sea floor and block the well.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

The stickiest remaining mud is the patch in which the pilots like to wallow.

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As the centre-right is dragged through the mud, Mr Fico is likely to gain from the ensuing drop in turnout, as are political novices such as SaS and other fresh faces.

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The forthcoming MUD primary is open to all Venezuelans registered to vote.

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