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cracker

[krak-er] / ˈkræk ər /
NOUN
hard, often salted, baked wafer
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Looking back, it seems inevitable that I would eventually want to promote the cracker from supporting player to guest of honor.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

In early June, Taiwanese manufacturer Formosa Petrochemical reported cutting the utilisation rate of its ethylene steam cracker to 35 percent, down from 53 percent in March at the very start of the war.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

"He had a cracker tonight," former Scotland winger Pat Nevin said on BBC Sportsound.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

Between the wars, he created a catalytic cracker process that turned petroleum molecules into gasoline more efficiently, which also meant more pollution.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

He tossed a saltine cracker on the floor for Wishbone.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

He amped up the experience by mixing in crushed pretzels or Ritz crackers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Solicitor Alistair Smith, who has been representing Emily's family, said the national policy of moving people immediately upon turning 18 was "crackers" and "shouldn't happen".

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

These are exactly what they sound like: tiny oyster crackers tossed with butter, olive oil, Pecorino and far more black pepper than feels reasonable.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

They taste a little like ranch crackers, a little like garlic bread and a lot like the kind of thing people will keep returning to by the handful.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

When Max and Josie ate applesauce and cheese crackers for morning snack, there was nothing in the world for either of them but that applesauce and those cheese crackers.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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