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Then earthy-rich flavors were colliding with sharp ones, and the ping of dark caramel sweetness had offset the crackly meat.—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 As gentle electronica played over a crackly speaker, the women laughed and chatted, eventually doing as asked.—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026 Steamed florets are smashed flat, brushed with oil, and showered with a ranch seasoning packet, then roasted until the edges turn deeply golden and crackly.—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crackly