crackling

Example Sentences

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Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

But there were also thousands of local families gathered at the stadium with a crackling sense of anticipation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But amid all that crackling electricity, everything around Marty begins to blur.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

On a crackling night in Glasgow, substitute Kieran Tierney found the net from outside the box to restore the home side's lead in the 93rd minute.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

He watched vigilantly until the badger’s squat body disappeared through the trees, but he did not wait for the crackling sound of her departure.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman