crack open
Example Sentences
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In between are Egyptian vultures, which use rocks to crack open ostrich eggs—genuine tool use—but when presented with rocks and chicken eggs simply cannot figure out what to do, suggesting a rather circumscribed “intelligence.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Or crack open a fresh tin and enjoy them straight.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
“That doesn’t suddenly make this market affordable for everyone, but it does crack open doors that had firmly shut when rates peaked.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026
Beijing is going on a spending spree that will encourage Chinese people to crack open their wallets.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025
I crack open my eyes to see the rabbit’s furry foot brushing against me.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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