cracked
Example Sentences
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It’s a cracked mirror, with each fragment revealing a different, distorted image of the human psyche — and it’s really funny, too.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Turn right, as the map tells you to do, and you’ll encounter decaying sidewalks, with cracked and buckled concrete that turns a modest uphill walk into an obstacle course.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
SEOUL—Three years ago, just three semiconductor companies cracked the list of the world’s 25 most valuable firms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
As Oasis played the opening bars of Lyla, the crowd rushed forward and a safety barrier cracked.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
The injured man wet his cracked lips with his tongue.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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