crinkled

Example Sentences

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Under her spell, steel is transformed into supple leather, sagging vinyl, crinkled plastic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The school-age children ran through the aisles with their school supply lists crinkled in their hands, waiting for Villanueva to approve or reject the items they selected.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023

At a Canadian Coast Guard pier in St. John’s, Newfoundland on Wednesday, crews unloaded what appeared to be the Titan’s 22-inch hull, crinkled and twisted with exposed wires and cables.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023

In her hands was a crinkled plastic bag.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023

The man’s eyes crinkled kindly as he looked at the five kids standing before him.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser