as in nerve
shameless boldness
the grandchildren had the crust to ask for more money after wasting the first handout
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Recent Examples of crust
Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
In total, 150 packages of the Apple Pie and 1,450 packages of the pie crust with expiration dates between February 1 and April 17 next year, have been affected by the recall, including Bulk Pie Dough, which is labeled with manufacturing dates between August 1 and October 17 this year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
During a quiet phase, tectonic forces cause strain to accumulate in the crust.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
The finish opens with cherry Jolly Rancher, balanced oak, hints of vanilla extract, pie crust, molasses, a touch of milk chocolate, honey and a bit of pepper.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Choose a cauliflower or zucchini crust to reduce carbohydrates.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
In total, 150 packages of the Apple Pie and 1,450 packages of the pie crust with expiration dates between February 1 and April 17 next year, have been affected by the recall, including Bulk Pie Dough, which is labeled with manufacturing dates between August 1 and October 17 this year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
During a quiet phase, tectonic forces cause strain to accumulate in the crust.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
The finish opens with cherry Jolly Rancher, balanced oak, hints of vanilla extract, pie crust, molasses, a touch of milk chocolate, honey and a bit of pepper.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Dancing also promotes the release of endorphins, chemicals that help promote feel-good neurotransmitters (chemicals that allow nerves to communicate) and reduce unpleasant emotions.1 8.Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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The incident hit a nerve in the city where there has been growing public anger over police violence, including an incident where an off-duty policeman killed a man for allegedly stealing soap from a market, Reuters reported.Abel Alvarado, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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If earwax is stubbornly caked on, adding a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide (three-percent concentration only) to the toothbrush can help break it up.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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The look, executed with a single line of top lash liner and false lashes caked with black nail polish, has been woven into the fabric of my imagination ever since.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chris Rock got a hand (and a gall bladder) from one of his old Saturday Night Live castmates this week.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 14 Dec. 2024
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And Big Government had the gall to charge me $35 to get in?Peter Rubin, Longreads, 19 Sep. 2024
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The roads are smeared with a mulch of mud and wet leaves, and flooded in places by relentless rain.Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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My shirt is covered in light brown stains, and greasy handprints smear my jeans.Nick Stockton, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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Kudos are also due Christian Probst as a prince without a drop of royal arrogance.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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Barack Obama came across to his foes as the principle of arrogance.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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As wind blew air through a mesh coated with catalysts to extract nitrogen and hydrogen from water vapor, the device produced enough ammonia with a sufficiently high concentration for use as a hydroponic fertilizer – all without the need for additional electricity or radiation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Generously coat the inside of a large bundt pan with softened butter. 2.Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
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The menu features plant-forward Alpine cuisine, like celery confit with a chervil and pistachio béarnaise sauce and oven-roasted and marinated local pumpkin with black radish, honey, and black aioli.Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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The stomach-grumbling app is available in small or shareable sizes (either three or six pieces) or as part of Chili’s Triple Dipper — a menu option for fans to choose three appetizers and dipping sauces.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Additional accent stones are encrusted into each side of the band to create a majestic-looking piece that sparkles in the sunlight.Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
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The statement jewelry also supported a large coin pendant, which was encrusted in a plate of diamonds and emeralds.Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 June 2023
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“Crust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crust. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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