crescent
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Families and astronomers gathered at a site known locally as "top of the world" on Gaisby Lane, Shipley, to try to see a slither of the new crescent moon.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Think crescent dough wrapped around ribbons of honey ham and Swiss, each ball bathed in a poppy-seed-studded glaze of butter, Dijon, Worcestershire, and a hint of brown sugar, then baked until puffed, golden, and gleaming.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
In the meantime, let’s all listen to the “Goldbergs” to honor, full moon or crescent, our great and lasting Goldberg of music.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
The arm positions for Mr. Louis and Ms. Chapa passingly resemble archers’ bows or crescent moons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025
We just watch her—Blanche of Castile, Queen Mother of France—flailing and sinking into the crescent bay.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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