How to Use breadcrumb in a Sentence
breadcrumb
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But even then, joy left breadcrumbs.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
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Just pick up one breadcrumb, please.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
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Use gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Panko breadcrumbs and a wire rack help crisp them up.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
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And then top with seasoned breadcrumbs and pop it in the oven.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
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To a shallow bowl or plate, add breadcrumbs.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
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But the breadcrumbs that this day was coming were there all along.
—Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Top it with whole wheat panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
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Next, dip the eggplant slices in egg whites and then in breadcrumbs.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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In the third, mix the cornmeal and breadcrumbs.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
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Just a couple of breadcrumbs that may or may not be the start of a trail.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Stir herbs into breadcrumbs and set aside.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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Add dill, salt, pepper and breadcrumbs; mix well.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
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Replace the amount of breadcrumbs called for in a recipe with twice the amount of oats.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
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Top oysters with the breadcrumb topping and broil to toast it.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
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One large egg is used in the breadcrumb meatball mixture.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Spread the panko breadcrumbs out on prepared pan, in an even layer.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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The good news is even sneaky software can leave behind breadcrumbs.
—Kim Komando, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2024
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The breadcrumbs for this union have been apparent for some time.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the fried shrimp served there today are coated in breadcrumbs.
—Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
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Cut the fillet into strips and dip them in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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Have bread; breadcrumbs are inevitable.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 8 June 2026
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Gluten-free breadcrumbs also work.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Press the chicken down firmly in the panko to coat all sides with breadcrumbs.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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These breadcrumbs are mixed with milk, stock, or water to create a paste.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 7 Sep. 2024
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Soft, white breadcrumbs seal the deal on a delicious meal.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
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This dish of pasta, beans and breadcrumbs will cause carb-lovers to rejoice.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 22 Jan. 2024
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Top the tangy cream cheese filling with panko breadcrumbs and bacon for a bit of crunch.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
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Top the tangy cream cheese filling with panko breadcrumbs and bacon for a bit of crunch.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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That maybe all these birds were breadcrumbs leading somewhere.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
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