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

Micron and its rivals have benefited greatly from a memory supply crunch that has sent product prices soaring.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The country last week imposed temporary export curbs on naphtha because of a supply crunch as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have stalled since late February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But the rustle and crunch of breaking twigs was caused by Simon.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood