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The fresh, crackly peanuts and toasty cone are delicious, but the ice cream tastes like a marshmallow and the thin brown coating has only a hint of chocolate flavor.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026 Joe's Story uses large chunks of Toledo’s original crackly, nasal vocals, which were always well-suited for this bildungsroman.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2026 The paprika and garlic add a gentle smokiness that blooms as the chicken roasts, while the meat stays juicy and tender beneath the crackly, golden skin.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026 The patties remain juicy even when smashed flat, with edges trimmed in crackly char.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for crackly