crumbs

Example Sentences

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They can be traced almost entirely back to Banks’ individual refusal to help or protect the young women who thought she would share a few crumbs of her success with them.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Popcorn, with its flying crumbs and sonic crunch, was too lowbrow—and too messy—for their polished halls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

This is food designed to meet you where you are, whether that’s a weeknight spiral, a crowded table or a quiet morning with coffee and crumbs.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

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

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Nico helps himself to some chips and then wipes the crumbs off on his jeans.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan