crust
Example Sentences
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It shows the Orientale basin, a huge crater on the far side of the Moon, which has a thicker crust and many more impact craters.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
This suggests different parts of Earth's crust were moving in distinct ways.
From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026
I watched in awe as melted cheese oozed out from inside, forming a delicious crust along the edges of my cooked omelette.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
That outer seasoning blooms in the heat, forming a savory crust that feels deliberate.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
Beejee shrugged and shoved the last bits of crust into his mouth.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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