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Sprinkle Mexican Cotija cheese over top, or substitute with another salty, crumbly cheese like feta.—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026 Here are details on crumbly cotija cheeses that instantly elevate savory dishes, and the tough, chewy crumbles to avoid.—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 The soil should be loose and crumbly, not dense or matted.—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 But where limestone is crumbly and opaque, nacre’s toughness and light-bending properties come from silklike proteins that weave among the layers, holding them in place while providing enough elasticity to absorb the shock of a fracture.—Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crumbly