dusting

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Rainfall totals of half an inch to 1.5 inches are expected in the mountain and foothill regions, and there is a chance of a dusting of snow in areas above 6,000 feet elevation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Finish with scallions, black pepper and a light dusting of Cajun seasoning.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

China’s central bank has started taking steps to check the yuan’s recent advance, dusting off an old playbook that would reduce the cost of betting against the currency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Snow is expected to blanket parts of Southern California through Wednesday, with up to 3 feet predicted at the highest peaks and a dusting possible across the Interstate 5 corridor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

She thanks me profusely while dusting them off, and then adjusts them across her nose, and a minute later we’re sitting back at the table.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse