flake

Example Sentences

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Those jagged flakes create little air pockets throughout the loaf, keeping it tender rather than dense — plush, not packed.

From Salon

The wind died and it started to snow, large flakes at first, then small ones that had ice on the edges.

From Literature

As I did, a small white flake spiraled down from the thick clouds.

From Literature

Big, fat flakes came and settled, threatening to cover the path if we didn’t hurry.

From Literature

Then, while they were still warm, I’d do something crucial: ladle over more golden olive oil, a shake of oregano, red pepper flakes, and a splash of red wine vinegar.

From Salon