Examples of cranny in a Sentence
We saw strange, colorful creatures in the crannies of the reef while scuba diving.
We explored every cranny of the old castle.
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Authoritarianism has made its way into every single nook and cranny of our government.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Not only might the clothing item be damaged, but the embellishments can get caught in the nooks and cranny of the dryer or snag other items.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Snow remained in The Ralph’s nooks and crannies, the occasional snowball making its way from the upper deck to the seats below.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Not only might the clothing item be damaged, but the embellishments can get caught in the nooks and cranny of the dryer or snag other items.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Snow remained in The Ralph’s nooks and crannies, the occasional snowball making its way from the upper deck to the seats below.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Whether discovering tasty nooks or cultural crannies, few joys rival boarding a brand‑new ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Cranny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cranny. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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