crackling

Example Sentences

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Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

A former Tennessee star, Lawson brings Summitt’s brand crackling intensity to Duke, a mindset that she’s said calls for supreme confidence, chasing excellence and holding oneself to an all-around standard of success.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Mr. Ireland writes crackling, funny dialogue that gradually exposes greater rifts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

But amid all that crackling electricity, everything around Marty begins to blur.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

They stay like this for some time, alongside the crackling of the fire and the ticking of the clock.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern