Sentence examples for thin over from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "thin over" is not a commonly used phrase in written English.
It may be considered grammatically incorrect since "thin" is typically used as an adjective, not a verb. However, it is possible to use "thin over" as a phrasal verb, meaning to become thinner or to cause something to become thinner. Here is an example: "The constant heat and lack of rain caused the river to thin over the summer months." In this sentence, "thin over" is used to describe the gradual decrease in the river's water level. It is used in the same way one might say "the river thinned" or "the river became thinner." However, it is not a commonly used phrase, so it may be better to use more specific or commonly used verbs in your writing.

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A confrontational style like his can wear thin over time.

The New York Times

Bruce, A. E. Zebrafish epiboly: Spreading thin over the yolk.

Nature

Great with cucumbers or sliced thin over rice, we run out of uses for it fast.

The New York Times

In theory, the gag should have worn thin over the last quarter century.

The Guardian - Music

One consequence of these multiple occupations was that the German military ended up being spread thin over several fronts.

Harvard University

"This group came together through thick and thin over the course of the two quarters and did it.

Stanford University

In a large tank, a layer of epoxy resin is spread, ever so thin, over a base.

Independent

But despite some charming stretches, the old-school sound wears thin over the course of an album.

The New York Times - Arts

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Stretched thread-thin over four series, the Ab Fab joke recently made an unexpected recovery in series five.

The Guardian

But it is rare to have a movie season in which not one but two major films hinge upon an actor's willingness to go from beefy to rail-thin over the course of the movie.

The New York Times

Generally it is shaved paper-thin over fresh fettuccine, a delicate risotto, velvety scrambled eggs or a salad.

Forbes

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