spoonful

Example Sentences

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I could tell from the smell of fajitas, the Lovin’ Spoonful on the stereo, the four TVs tuned to four different ESPNs.

From Slate • Aug. 11, 2025

“She sang ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’ in her incredible voice,” he recalled in a 2011 interview with the Philadelphia Daily News.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024

Before he found fame as an actor, Soul started his professional career as a folk singer, warming up audiences for stars like Frank Zappa, the Byrds, and the Lovin' Spoonful.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2024

Spoonful by spoonful and in mere minutes, each omelet was flipped and plated like pancakes.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2023

Spoonful after spoonful is applied to her lips, and greedily swallowed though with evident effort.

From Gladys, the Reaper by Beale, Anne