crack open
Example Sentences
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In between are Egyptian vultures, which use rocks to crack open ostrich eggs—genuine tool use—but when presented with rocks and chicken eggs simply cannot figure out what to do, suggesting a rather circumscribed “intelligence.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Or crack open a fresh tin and enjoy them straight.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Even with videogame “luck mechanics,” where the divide is smaller, crypto holders crack open loot boxes at a greater clip.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025
Once the lights come down and the play begins, the whimsical characters crack open the giant book, revealing a stark contrast of blank pages.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025
My room felt hot and stuffy so I went over to crack open my window.
From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold
