adjective
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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soft, chewy praline candy
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Steak becomes tough and chewy when it is cooked too long.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Do not overcook meat or it will be chewy .
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I find that Napoli is slightly chewy but delicious.
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Nicely chewy and dense without being stiff.
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The coarse, chewy hard tack became my dinner for more than six months.
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The fillings are as generous as their Stateside forebears and the rye bread has a nice, chewy texture.
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What I was looking for is a crisp, chewy , substantial cookie that also tastes as good the next day.
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While no great leap forward stylistically, it has enough chewy bits to surprise listeners and keep them entertained through repeated listenings.