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crevice

[krev-is] / ˈkrɛv ɪs /


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The smoke from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire had spread into every crevice and corner of the facility, inescapable despite the masks handed out to staff.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

Researchers from several South American institutions have identified a new species of crevice weaver spider, expanding what scientists know about the Pikelinia genus.

From Science Daily May 1, 2026

In 1993 Pope John Paul II formally recognized Israel, and in 2000 he placed a letter of apology for past Jewish suffering in a Western Wall crevice.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 29, 2026

The first pilot was found Friday, but it took more than 36 hours to locate the second aviator who was hiding in a mountain crevice.

From Barron's Apr. 6, 2026

As he clambers out of the crevice, I allow myself to believe that he’ll find my family.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

They are sticky and chewy, each bite of fruit managing to get stuck in between the tightest crevices of your teeth.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Researchers from Bournemouth University have found evidence they can attract sea creatures which thrive in their crevices but aren't found elsewhere on the seawall.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

But would the holographic pixels of an A.I.-generated facsimile capture the tiny crevices between my brother’s crooked teeth?

From Slate Apr. 23, 2026

Gradually, these crevices became filled with sand and a standard part of the golf landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 4, 2026

Specks of shimmering dust could still be found in some cracks and crevices, but the rest had been removed.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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