crunch
Example Sentences
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For years she’s been labeled by critics as a better motivator than a tactical strategist you count in crunch time.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Top with crushed peanuts or fried shallots for crunch.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
The energy supply crunch has also impacted India's ceramics and fertiliser industries, while the aviation industry is reportedly reeling under sky-rocketing jet fuel prices.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Micron and its rivals have benefited greatly from a memory supply crunch that has sent product prices soaring.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
To the sound of a crunch beneath his feet.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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