crack
Example Sentences
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Heat the oil in a skillet, crack in a couple of eggs, and let the edges crisp.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to project an image of stability, promising that her government won’t crack down on demonstrations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Burke was also the first guy in that Dodgers clubhouse to crack a joke when the team needed it, his former teammate Rick Monday said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
They asked about the noise, about the moment the walls began to crack, and about what happened afterwards.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
I reached into the pillowcase, took one of the crackers, and crumbled it about the little crack.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
