crumpled

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As the lava cooled and contracted, it folded and crumpled, producing uneven features known as 'wrinkle ridges'.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

All they found was a crumpled bag of chips.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Colbert took a paper copy with the CBS statement, crumpled it, and put it in a plastic bag typically used to collect dog feces.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

"No student should have to rifle through drawers looking for a crumpled certificate when they're preparing for a job interview," Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith said.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

His fingers had strayed absently to his cheek, following the wiry scar that drew a path from his jawline to his crumpled nostril.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros