sizzle

Example Sentences

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The buzz: Though lacking the sizzle of Brazil-Morocco, Group C’s other first-day matchup is no less important.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Don’t be afraid of any crackling; cumin seeds should sizzle when fried.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Tuesday’s Google I/O developer conference failed to pack the sizzle that some investors were hoping for.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Clicking boxes and exploring drop-down menus, against a ticking clock, provides as much sizzle as the stunts in an action movie.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

There’s a sharp sizzle and the stick flies back.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins