flaky
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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 sacred 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 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
Swap out the poppy seeds for chia seeds and add sesame seeds, onion flakes, garlic powder and flaky sea salt to make an omega-3-rich rendition of the popular Everything Bagel Seasoning.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
No longer was its bark a rich brown, but gray, flaky.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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