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a crumbly shortbread cookie
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Here are details on crumbly cotija cheeses that instantly elevate savory dishes, and the tough, chewy crumbles to avoid.
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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
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
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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
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
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 6 May. 2026.
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