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crumbly

[kruhm-blee] / ˈkrʌm bli /


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During the first 500,000 years, the amount of crumbly material dropped before rising again over the following million years.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Avoid ultra-lean blends; they bake up tight and crumbly, the culinary equivalent of overcorrecting.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

An oil driller tapped into the wet, crumbly ore at Florence in the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Towering at 300 feet tall, the crumbly ocher cliffs of Palos Verdes Estates boast breathtaking views of Los Angeles’ coastline.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

“Thanks, Benny,” Jessie said, taking a bite of the crumbly cookie.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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