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Example Sentences

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Startups that spent years fighting for crumbs of the Pentagon’s budget as the handful of large defense corporations feasted are suddenly finding themselves welcomed to the table and courted by Silicon Valley venture capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

In exchange for crumbs of egg, wild meerkats will climb onto scales and even hold still for ultrasounds.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“Foods must be easy to prepare and consume in microgravity, minimize crumbs, and remain safe and stable throughout the mission.”

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Flying winger Louis Bielle-Bierrey profited from Antoine Dupont picking up the crumbs from an Italy kick in the last round when Theo Attisogbe challenged in the air.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

She is like a sparrow, a small brown bird with sparking eyes always hopping hopping seeking crumbs.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads