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crevice

[krev-is] / ˈkrɛv ɪs /


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“We were sweeping every crack, crevice and corner just to balance the budget. And so I know what it’s like when it’s in a downturn, and I remind my colleagues of that all the time.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

“She explores every crevice of a piece, looking for clues and finding things in the most unexpected places,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 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

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

Bleak heights are carpeted in radiant colors; every crack and crevice of a frowning crag blossoms.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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

Swift groups said a section of wall containing crevices used by the birds was removed at the site in Station Approach in May.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

Also, crevices larger than a quarter-inch must be sealed “to prevent vermin harborage.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 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

This was someone riddled with cracks and crevices.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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