crinkled
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Our critic raved that “Carol Bove is an illusionist. Under her spell, steel is transformed into supple leather, sagging vinyl, crinkled plastic.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Mr. Hur crinkled an eyebrow and corrected him: No, he said, she occupied that post under President Obama.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
The school-age children ran through the aisles with their school supply lists crinkled in their hands, waiting for Villanueva to approve or reject the items they selected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
In her hands was a crinkled plastic bag.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
A pained look crossed her face and crinkled her makeup.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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