split open

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Their version starts with a unique pretzel, called a split, that’s designed to split open while baking, creating delicious grooves and crispy bubbles.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

“In the ‘80s, companies kept getting bought and split open, but our story celebrates that fight for opportunity and coming together to build something new.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

But a groundbreaking operation, which required his breastbone to be split open, saved his career and enabled him to represent England again and win the Premiership with Saracens in 2023.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

"They've split open, they peeled off, the panels have fallen, they are split open, only metal is left, the ironwork," said Dina Angeli, a local resident in Nea Aghialos.

From Reuters • Jul. 28, 2023

He thought of Druzmilla’s children and the wonderful parties they had as each child split open their first skin.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin