drizzle
Example Sentences
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A squeeze of lemon sharpens, a handful of dill or parsley brightens, fried shallots or breadcrumbs add texture, a drizzle of oil or aioli brings richness.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
He’d heeded Bojsen-Møller’s advice and gone easy with the drizzle of red wine added at the end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
For 37-year-old Bilal Fawaz, the answer could be a little different than the usual traffic complaints or remarks about the drizzle.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
A drizzle and chill could not discourage hundreds of fans with umbrellas from lining the fairways to cheer for their favorite players on the 100-year anniversary of the tournament originally called the LA Open.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
It had started to drizzle a little—one of those cloudy days in Indiana when the sky feels very close to the ground.
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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