flaky
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“The meat is so juicy, meltingly tender and flaky ... it’s way beyond expectations,” they said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
The result is crusty, chewy and deeply satisfying — exactly the kind of bread that begs for a puddle of olive oil and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
A roast chicken dinner becomes more festive when it’s accompanied by a skillet of cornbread and a basket of flaky biscuits.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Looked flaky at the back and fortunate to escape with a point.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
He had bounced her in his arms, run his thumb over her flaky eyebrows, and hummed a lullaby.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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