Example Sentences

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A razor cut from shaving, he sheepishly admitted, a deep one that had crusted up enough so Spitzer winced just a little bit while sipping coffee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2022

He had good & sufficient reason: old-line admirals had crusted over the streamlined plan with all kinds of barnacle additions.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Pretenders burned through the pomp and pose that had crusted over the British punk movement by 1980.

From Time Magazine Archive

Closer to the edge, the snow wasn’t as soft and had crusted over with ice.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

He wasn't shaved, and something he'd eaten had crusted on his chin.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson