the crunch
noun
: a very difficult point or situation
The crunch came when the computer stopped working.
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For those who are new to Afghan cuisine, this dish introduces a unique flavor profile, blending the richness of chicken liver with the crunch of toasted seeds and the sweetness of pomegranate and pine nuts, offering a fresh take on familiar flavors while maintaining a deep cultural heritage.
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Japanese potato salad’s most important and unique distinction is its texture: The potatoes are mashed, so that the salad is almost creamy (and the potatoes and dressing almost meld), studded with the crunch of fresh or pickled vegetables.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Senior point guard Walter Clayton Jr., the team’s leading scorer and go-to player in the crunch time, earned first-team All-SEC honors from both the media and coaches.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
New Zealand stood up to them last Sunday but fell backwards when the crunch came.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Japanese potato salad’s most important and unique distinction is its texture: The potatoes are mashed, so that the salad is almost creamy (and the potatoes and dressing almost meld), studded with the crunch of fresh or pickled vegetables.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Senior point guard Walter Clayton Jr., the team’s leading scorer and go-to player in the crunch time, earned first-team All-SEC honors from both the media and coaches.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
New Zealand stood up to them last Sunday but fell backwards when the crunch came.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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“The crunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crunch. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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