crunch

Example Sentences

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"I am hoping to graduate in December. And so, yeah, I'm definitely in a crunch right now. I do not have a good plan yet," McMillan told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

None of that is to say USC is immune to the coming financial crunch in college sports.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Xiaomi had a rough start to the year, posting another profit drop as the memory crunch, stiff competition and soft demand hurt its businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

For under $5, I would strongly recommend a box of Turbinado sugar, which retains some of its natural molasses and gives desserts this deeply satisfying crystalline crunch.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

We each take one, crunch into it, shush each other, then giggle, then shush each other again.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish