blot

Example Sentences

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I wash each leaf of kale individually before blotting it dry with a paper towel.

From Literature

A 5-2 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in September was an early blot in Alonso's copy book, while even when Madrid were winning games, they were not overly convincing.

From Barron's

“I know, I know, I’m sorry,” he said quickly, grabbing paper towels from the kitchen and busying himself trying to blot the bits of coffee out of the carpet.

From Literature

By then, he said, the speech was “painful” for him personally and would forever be a “blot” on his reputation.

From Salon

Needless to say, shaking off 2025 will require quite a bit of verbal blotting.

From Salon