crust

Example Sentences

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That depth placed it well below Earth's crust and deep within the upper mantle, a location where scientists generally did not expect earthquakes to occur.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Pasties were an essential for miners at the time, with their thick crust acting as a 'handle' for dirty hands and pastry tough enough to survive being dropped down a mineshaft.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Tahdig, which is a special way of making rice where you get the bottom of the pot to create a crust.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“Worcestershire sauce brushed lightly on the crust before baking adds a savory depth to frozen pizzas,” says another.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

If it weren’t for the graham cracker crust, I might not.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina