crunch on

phrasal verb

crunched on; crunching on; crunches on
: to chew (a piece of food) in a way that makes a loud sound
She crunched on a carrot while watching TV.

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The big picture: High home prices and mortgage rates, plus a crunch on affordable housing, are keeping many from homeownership. — Sami Sparber, Axios, 5 Apr. 2025 Ritz crackers: Flaky, buttery Ritz crackers provide a salty crunch on top of the pineapple casserole. — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025

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