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crusty

[kruhs-tee] / ˈkrʌs ti /




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French bakeries sold crusty baguettes and flaky croissants with government backing Friday, defying labour unions arguing that May 1 should remain a day of compulsory rest.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“Before the week is out, it’s going to get very, very crusty around here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

“The greens are already getting firm, crusty, and bouncy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

But here’s the thing: that crusty, once-opened jar of kale pesto quietly haunting your condiment shelf?

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

His paws stretch out on the crusty old carpet.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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