pour

Example Sentences

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A spoonful of miso melts into the broth, followed by a pour of coconut cream.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Salesforce’s plan to pour up to $50 billion into stock buybacks was already controversial as analysts assessed whether that money would be better spent elsewhere.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

He backtracked slightly—“all respect to the ballet and opera people out there”—only to pour salt on the fresh wound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Observers will be watching if China aims for ambitious growth targets despite struggling to lift domestic consumption, and will pour over its new Five Year Plan to understand Xi Jinping's roadmap for the country.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

I grab another pancake and pour syrup over it.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist