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crevice

[krev-is] / ˈkrɛv ɪs /


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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

I was a “serious yogi,” and to date me would mean respecting my daily practice and being OK with the 3,000 small Ganesha statues tucked into every crevice of my apartment.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 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

It was the US intelligence agency that tracked the airman's exact location to the mountain crevice and passed the information along to the Pentagon.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2026

The moon crosses over the crevice and disappears from my scrap of sky.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Their crevices are convenient hiding spots for the microscopic parasites to become entrapped, said Byron Chaves, a food-safety scientist and professor at Rutgers University.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

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

Turquoise light shines from within some of their crevices, forming glowing lines that seem to point out pathways to take.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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