crumb
Example Sentences
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It adds gentle richness and, crucially, a plush but defined crumb — one that feels almost cushioned, yet precise.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Changes in crumb structure also led to denser bread with reduced softness.
From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026
Eight games is a painfully short spell in charge but there isn't a crumb of evidence to support him staying.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
While that might be some crumb of comfort for investors, it is still 31% off its record high of $126,273 it hit in early October.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
They were standing in an imposing marble foyer, and Sierra felt tiny, a crumb in a giant, pristine oven.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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