crunch

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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

Finish like you mean it Acid, herbs, crunch, heat, fat — layered generously over the top, not as garnish but as architecture.

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

That could create a cash crunch if redemptions mount, though S&P found it had enough borrowing capacity and resources to offset that exposure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Gasps, the crunch of straw or leaves, a strained groan.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros