dusting

Example Sentences

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In fact, it is backfiring, dusting the world in optimistic, spring-flower pink schadenfreude.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

As external accounts face mounting pressure amid the prolonged Middle East conflict, India’s dusting off a playbook used before to arrest non-essential demand, Barclays economists say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

A light dusting of snow fell on the area on Monday, signalling the upcoming start of the ski season.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Platner is dusting Mills by lopsided margins in polling averages.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

A dusting of snowflakes still clung to the envelope, like a sprinkling of white sugar on a cupcake.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood