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crusty

[kruhs-tee] / ˈkrʌs ti /




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Contrary to the crusty, chaotic libertinism of their shows, the band is disarmingly sweet and funny in person despite being duly crude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

“The greens are already getting firm, crusty, and bouncy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

There is no proven link between the "uniquely colourful and crusty" speeches of former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte and the murders he is accused of, his defence lawyer told the International Criminal Court on Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

At first, it was the basics: crusty rounds, lean baguettes, rustic grainy loaves, the kind of bread that made a meal stretch.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Trunktap hopped over to a crusty old pine tree and pecked a few deep holes in the bark.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown




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