crust
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In these regions, rocks undergo intense deformation as powerful geological forces act on them deep within Earth's crust.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
As this magma ocean gradually cooled, certain minerals crystallized and accumulated near the surface, helping form the Moon's early outer crust.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
The signature dish, made with sharp, slow-melting Kolot cheese, comes in a crust that’s been liberally basted with butter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The menu featured soybean purée, soybean cheese, soybean bread, soybean coffee and even apple pie baked in a soybean crust.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Gebu came down the stairs again almost immediately, carrying a packet of bread loaves which he had evidently bought on his way home, for they smelled deliciously of new-baked crust.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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In one session, Sylvia mentioned: “On the weekends, I usually just make a meal out of the bread crusts I cut off my kids’ sandwiches.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Crusted scabies, previously known as Norwegian scabies, causes a "scaly rash and thickened crusts of skin", external containing thousands of mites, and can be due to reduced immunity, although that is not always the case.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Still, executives expressed optimism during the earnings call about things like Totino’s pizza crusts and seasoned pizza rolls, as well as Asian- and Mexican-inspired snacks.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
It’s also buttery and oh-so rich — a delicious flavor profile that most store-bought pie crusts simply can’t achieve.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2025
“Oh. Ha. No. I’m cutting the crusts off the bread. Go put your phone away, Wart.”
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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Constable’s famously crusted, white-flecked surfaces, as seen in this painting’s coarsely textured beams and choppy canal water, and in its windswept, cloud-filled skies, became touchstones in his work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
It heats to 1450°F, allowing you to expertly grill a fabulously crusted steak without ever leaving the comfort of your heated apartment.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2024
I’ve tried lots of gardening gloves, but they all had the same problem: I had to peel them off to use my smartphone, which isn’t easy when they’re wet or crusted with dirt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024
One recent winter saw things get so bad that the eczema crusted over her face, sealing her eyes and mouth shut.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2024
I have Elmer’s glue crusted under my nails.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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The spots fill up with fluid and become blisters before crusting over to form scabs, which eventually drop off and clear up.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
Two days later the reaction arrived: redness, itching, oozing, crusting and small, fluid-filled blisters up and down his legs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2025
In “Downton” Fellowes wrote all the best set-ups and punchlines for Violet, inspired by Smith’s near-flawless track record with crusting each phrase with the perfect sear.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
If you want to do something a little extra, try crusting it in Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
He had ice in his beard and more crusting his mustache.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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