crumbs

Example Sentences

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But you have been given enough bread crumbs to keep you interested.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

In exchange for crumbs of egg, wild meerkats will climb onto scales and even hold still for ultrasounds.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“Foods must be easy to prepare and consume in microgravity, minimize crumbs, and remain safe and stable throughout the mission.”

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Flying winger Louis Bielle-Bierrey profited from Antoine Dupont picking up the crumbs from an Italy kick in the last round when Theo Attisogbe challenged in the air.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“Pocket has cake crumbs, charcoal pencil, tuppence. No book.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood