ladle

Example Sentences

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Having finished second last year, Vos said he was "very, very proud" to be taking home the silver ladle this time.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Then, while they were still warm, I’d do something crucial: ladle over more golden olive oil, a shake of oregano, red pepper flakes, and a splash of red wine vinegar.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

The movie purports to dip into the deep well of Shakespearean magnificence but emerges only with a ladle full of greasy schmaltz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Desperate, I grabbed a plastic ladle from the kitchen to change the mojo.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

I toss the ladle back in a pot of stew, splattering us both with the gravy.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins