sprinkling

Example Sentences

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Others were seen sprinkling water to cool them.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

"The star has so little carbon that it suggests an early sprinkling of cosmic dust is responsible for making it," said Ji.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“I can understand why you'd think it looks like we're sprinkling protein everywhere,” said Dana McNabb, group president of General Mills' North America retail and pet segments, during an investor event last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Beyond lofty sentiments, there was a sprinkling of actual facts and policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

And then I remember that I did the flishing last night and the sprinkling over all the heads the knowingness of the hungry childrens.

From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech