Example Sentences

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Crunching the numbers, he shows that over one, six and12 months after the events the S&P 500 has been up on average by 2%, 6% and 8% respectively.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Crunching over broken glass and rubble in army boots, rifle in hand, office manager Anya is another volunteer Witch.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024

Crunching some sales numbers, Mr. Howard found that BMW, Mercedes and Lexus each finished 2021 with about 330,000 U.S. sales.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2022

Crunching the data from a big observational study is a much easier way to get a publication and some media attention.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2019

Crunching the shells between her fingers comforted her a little.

From The Rosie World by Fillmore, Parker