flakes

Example Sentences

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Nearby, a group of men sat cross-legged on the ground in a circle, shielding their eyes from errant flakes as one of them hammered chunks off a large clump of gum.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

In those cases, one side functioned mainly as a striking platform while the opposite side was prepared to produce sharp flakes.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Start with olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes, bloomed until fragrant.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

I loved the Power Bowl chia-seed pudding with matcha powder and coconut flakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Thick fat flakes, the kind you could catch on your tongue.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon