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

Or a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want a little spark.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The cavities were created using focused ion beam milling in thick, mechanically exfoliated Bi2Te3 flakes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

“Hello, Finway,” I say, and shake a few food flakes on top.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari