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flaky

[fley-kee] / ˈfleɪ ki /


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I almost always add flaky salt, too, because salt is what keeps sweetness from becoming sleepy.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

But this flaky team have since suffered a series of damaging losses, including a 2-1 home defeat by in-form Bournemouth last week.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

I sat down across from Kim, running the fork along the scalloped edge of the flaky crust.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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