crumbs

Example Sentences

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And this is not the time for soft, sandy Italian crumbs that disappear into paste.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

The edges will crisp further; the crumbs will toast again; the top layer will take on that barely bitter, deeply savory edge that makes you reach back into the pan for one more bite.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

“They feared oil, butter and crumbs destroying their beautiful carpets, seats and rugs,” says Ross Melnick, professor of film and media studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The crumbs of comfort wouldn't feed a sparrow right now.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

He starts to argue, but Cocoa trots into the living room, her face covered in crumbs.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas