cake

Example Sentences

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Tensions were calmed quickly, and scorecards revealed the knockout was the icing on the cake for Figueroa, who was ahead of two of the three scorecards at the time of the stoppage.

From BBC

Despite the injury that would sideline even elite athletes, Vonn called this Olympic opportunity “icing on the cake” of her storied career.

From Los Angeles Times

Netflix and production company Shondaland also sign off every aspect of the experience, down to the names of the cakes and cocktails.

From BBC

Sylvia has rebelled with her own version of their mother’s apple cake.

From The Wall Street Journal

There were stalls selling everything from bean cakes to chirping crickets.

From Literature