dab

Example Sentences

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It’s smack dab in the middle of the migration routes for the Round Valley and Casa Diablo herds, according to a recent study.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

That extra dab of guacamole on a burrito is likely to cost more in coming days.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

We’re smack dab in the middle of 2010 again.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2025

Her son gently tries to dab it away with a tissue as a nurse comes by with a blood pressure stand.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

I get half a muffin with a dab of butter so I don’t get too fat to fit in my cast.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar