crusty
Example Sentences
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Contrary to the crusty, chaotic libertinism of their shows, the band is disarmingly sweet and funny in person despite being duly crude.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Unusually dry conditions and unseasonably high temperatures are making Augusta National’s greens “firm, crusty, and bouncy” for the Masters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Similar to onions and a hollowed loaf of crusty bread, you most definitely can stuff a tomato.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
There is no proven link between the "uniquely colourful and crusty" speeches of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte and the murders he is accused of, his defence lawyer told the International Criminal Court on Thursday.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Moments later the door slammed opened again, hitting the wall so hard flakes of the crusty blue paint chipped off.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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