dusting

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The case arose after Sacramento police spotted a dusting of loose “crumbs” in the back of a car they had pulled over for a rolling stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

To make them, cafes melt marshmallows to create a chewy outer layer mixed with chocolate, then fill individual portions with pistachio cream and kadaif before dusting the top with cocoa powder.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

“Slowly, we’re going to teach the Gatlin robot more things, like starting with dusting, surface cleaning, trash bins and then the toilet,” said Qureshi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Now Mr. Dolan rose, dusting off invisible crumbs from his pants.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee