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
Laura Schober, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Get The Recipe 13 of 25 Roast Rack Of Lamb
Panko, Parmesan, and parsley form a gorgeous and flavorful crust on this easy roasted lamb rack.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
The smell of the butter making a crunchy crust on the dough immediately drew the attention of our other co-workers, and soon almost everyone was enjoying the traditional South American dish.
—Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
In 1995, the musician appeared in an ad campaign for the company to promote Pizza Hut’s then-new stuffed crust.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This causes a harmless crust to form, which is noticeable upon waking.
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Luckily, the Burlington eased my nerves from doing further damage.—
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The charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent are at alarmingly high levels, and Ginger Minj as Catherine the Great riding a toy horse?—
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As the offensive unfolds, a British Army hospital at Pompeii, the closest large medical facility to the action, is flooded with casualties— soldiers caked in mud and blood, some in shock, others missing limbs.—
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Be sure to remove all ice, salt, and caked snow from your pet’s paws and coat.—
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
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Soap removes sticky spills, smeared food or mud; bleach might take out the stains left once the crud is gone.—
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Their guests could smear the caviar on tater tots and chicken tenders.—
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Payton approached the quarterback vacancy with arrogance.—
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How narcissism and exclusion fuel one another Narcissists often display disruptive behaviors in social settings, such as aggression or arrogance, that increase the likelihood of others distancing themselves over time.—
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Snow can quickly coat the ground and make for slippery travel, especially on bridges and overpasses.—
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Snow and ice coated the tarmac, and powerful, blustery winds could be seen on video.—
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The wine adds a nice acidity and body to the sauce.—
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Carol’s still-alive cousin, who has mob ties, discovers that Jay is serving the sauce — and starts making threats.—
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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.—
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The statement jewelry also supported a large coin pendant, which was encrusted in a plate of diamonds and emeralds.—
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“Crust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crust. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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