Examples of crumbly in a Sentence
a crumbly shortbread cookie
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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.
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Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
These white, super-dry, thick, crumbly pucks look like an art project gone wrong.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Molasses and shortbread come together to create this tangy, crumbly pie that has a flavor unlike any other.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Even an extra 30 seconds can result in rubbery whites and dry, crumbly yolks, while not cooking them long enough yields inedible results.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Caitlin Kennedy, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
These white, super-dry, thick, crumbly pucks look like an art project gone wrong.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Molasses and shortbread come together to create this tangy, crumbly pie that has a flavor unlike any other.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Even an extra 30 seconds can result in rubbery whites and dry, crumbly yolks, while not cooking them long enough yields inedible results.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for crumbly
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“Crumbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crumbly. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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