the crunch
noun
: a very difficult point or situation
The crunch came when the computer stopped working.
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The snap of breaking it open and the crunch of the filling made for great videos.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The Crunch Is Hurting Image In places like New York, Florida and California, the crunch is being felt by small travel businesses, which were optimistic that 2025 would bring growth.
—Ceylan Yeğinsu, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Fresh raspberries add a juicy burst, granola brings the crunch, and a drizzle of honey ties it all together.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Add chia seeds to smoothies, pudding, yogurt or salads to enjoy the taste, the crunch, and the health benefits of this powerful seed.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
The Crunch Is Hurting Image In places like New York, Florida and California, the crunch is being felt by small travel businesses, which were optimistic that 2025 would bring growth.
—Ceylan Yeğinsu, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Fresh raspberries add a juicy burst, granola brings the crunch, and a drizzle of honey ties it all together.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Add chia seeds to smoothies, pudding, yogurt or salads to enjoy the taste, the crunch, and the health benefits of this powerful seed.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the crunch
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“The crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crunch. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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