crumb

Example Sentences

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That crumb of optimism was swept away when Vini capitalised on a second outbreak of world-class dithering in front of their own goal.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Krieger’s investment plunged him into an open-source intelligence community that obsessively tracks every crumb of Rocket Lab news and data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The natural leavening gives them a lighter, crispier crust and an airy, mildly tangy crumb.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It adds gentle richness and, crucially, a plush but defined crumb — one that feels almost cushioned, yet precise.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

With one finger I nudged a cake crumb into a drop of wet, brown tea.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath