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Its loose, crumbly texture also allows roots to spread easily, helping plants establish faster and grow stronger throughout the season.—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026 Slices of cold roast beef, beautiful and rare, come attended by a snowy blob of properly sinus-clearing horseradish cream, with a pickled black walnut on top like the cherry on a sundae and a crumbly wedge of cheddar.—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 This crumbly, salty aged cheese, made with either goat’s or cow’s milk, adds a sharp, salty flavor to dishes.—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026 Sprinkle Mexican Cotija cheese over top, or substitute with another salty, crumbly cheese like feta.—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for crumbly