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crevice

[krev-is] / ˈkrɛv ɪs /


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The introduction sits right between poetic and blunt, and this same small, temporal crevice is where the Holbrooke sisters spend their time.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

“We were sweeping every crack, crevice and corner just to balance the budget. And so I know what it’s like when it’s in a downturn, and I remind my colleagues of that all the time.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

The smoke from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire had spread into every crevice and corner of the facility, inescapable despite the masks handed out to staff.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026

Researchers from several South American institutions have identified a new species of crevice weaver spider, expanding what scientists know about the Pikelinia genus.

From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026

It couldn’t be water, I thought, the crevice must be dry.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

They are sticky and chewy, each bite of fruit managing to get stuck in between the tightest crevices of your teeth.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026

Adam Silverman’s lighting turns red; cracks appear in the floor of Jon Bausor’s set as Catrina pounds on it with her parasol to summon Frida; and dancers dressed as skeletons emerge from the crevices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

Researchers from Bournemouth University have found evidence they can attract sea creatures which thrive in their crevices but aren't found elsewhere on the seawall.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

But would the holographic pixels of an A.I.-generated facsimile capture the tiny crevices between my brother’s crooked teeth?

From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2026

Now he gathered a heap of soft grass and, with stone and stick for hammer and chisel, tamped it into all the crevices to prevent leakage.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig


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