crusty

Example Sentences

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There is no proven link between the "uniquely colourful and crusty" speeches of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte and the murders he is accused of, his defence lawyer told the International Criminal Court on Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Fischbach wrote, directed, edited and starred as the main character who is mostly alone on-screen inside the crusty submarine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Right on top of a scoop of vanilla ice cream, on a bed of soft scrambled eggs, and on a piece of crusty French bread with a thick shmear of butter.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

We’ve all seen many iterations of the crusty old coach instructing his young charge in the tricks of the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

It was twice as big and crusty as the one I’d seen with Abbey and Shelly.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen