crust

Example Sentences

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It shows the Orientale basin, a huge crater on the far side of the Moon, which has a thicker crust and many more impact craters.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

When baked, the streusel should form a craggy, golden crust that cracks gently under a knife.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

During the period leading up to the Younger Dryas, increased melting of ice sheets reduced pressure on the Earth's crust, likely boosting volcanic activity in the region.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

That outer seasoning blooms in the heat, forming a savory crust that feels deliberate.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

Beejee shrugged and shoved the last bits of crust into his mouth.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly