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Even after weeks of drying winds, the crackly leaves worked themselves into every corner and declivity.—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025 Super fluffy and yeasted, the doughnuts come in flavors like crème brûlée (complete with a crackly, touched sugar top), matcha, and tiramisu.—Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2025 This recipe takes a cue from Eric Kim’s crispy tofu nuggets, using potato starch to create a crackly exterior.—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 2025 Beating the eggs and the sugar together creates that crackly top.—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for crackly
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