flake

Example Sentences

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But one of these candidates needs to put some pepper flakes in the paste if they want to break out of the pack.

From Los Angeles Times

The bandage was off now, in its place a bumpy scab that was starting to flake away.

From Literature

These methods produced small flakes and tools that supported a wide range of activities, pointing to complex and versatile behavior.

From Science Daily

Painted in flaking letters on its side was its name: the Sailsman.

From Literature

It appeared to London that the women thought she was flaking on their plans.

From The Wall Street Journal