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crumbly

[kruhm-blee] / ˈkrʌm bli /


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Crumbly foods are a big no-no in astronautics because bits adrift in microgravity can wreak untold havoc on delicate spacecraft components.

From Scientific American • Jun. 12, 2023

Crumbly goat cheese and blackberries are even better with a little rosemary.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2022

With Elena Pinderhughes on flute and vocals, Mike Moreno on guitar, James Francies on piano, Joshua Crumbly on bass and Jonathan Pinson on drums.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2016

He performs with his younger sister, the equally gifted Elena Pinderhughes, on flute and vocals; Kristine Kruta on cello; Joshua Crumbly on bass; and Jimmy Macbride on drums.

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2014

“Jacob’s Ladder,” by Mr. Crumbly, bears the harmonic imprint of Herbie Hancock, one member of that Davis band; “Time to Spare,” by Mr. Winston, evokes Wayne Shorter, another one.

From New York Times • May 27, 2013




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