dusting

Example Sentences

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The West Midlands saw freezing temperatures overnight and a dusting of snow.

From BBC

For years, I left a trail behind me: stacked dishes, smeared counters, a fine dusting of flour like evidence.

From Salon

A hit of Worcestershire deepens the savoriness, and a dusting of cayenne on the finished dish offers a quiet jolt, just enough to make you notice it.

From Salon

Let the baked star cool before sprinkling with a generous dusting of powdered sugar.

From Salon

In front of me, Autumn is dusting herself off.

From Literature