flake
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"This was not casual flake production, but a technology that required planning, precision, and a deep understanding of stone properties and fracture mechanics," says Zhao.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026
On this definition, three out of four Christmases since 1960 have seen at least a flake of snow fall somewhere in the UK.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2025
Its steel surface—unlike a coating that can flake off—is hardened through a process called nitriding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
Consumers view flake cereals “as more exiting and interesting than puff cereals,” she said.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2025
Then he talks about his recent success creating a musical chip that’s tiny enough to be concealed in a flake of glitter but can hold hours of songs.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
It also works across the board: flaked salmon with lemon and herbs, crab with celery and a lot of black pepper.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
“I went from so-and-so to so-and-so, trying out studios, making promises I couldn’t keep. But all that stuff over the weeks just kind of flaked away.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2025
Tender flaked blue crab and summer squash add sweetness and depth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Granite boulders were charred and flaked from the inferno.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Dad had his work clothes on—old jeans and a T-shirt, both flaked a little with sawdust from the shop.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
Before the hosts can begin flaking it, however, the show pauses to consider why Americans eat so little fish compared with people in Japan.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
It appeared to London that the women thought she was flaking on their plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
I talked to some friends about flaking, asking them how many times is too many times for someone to cancel a plan, and found that, as with everything in life, context matters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
Looking after dry skin every day with one—or all—of these natural remedies can alleviate uncomfortable itching and flaking all year long.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 7, 2024
I reach out and touch the green rail, running my thumb across a ridged section where the paint is chipped and flaking.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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