sprig
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On the stove, set a tiny simmer pot—some cinnamon sticks, citrus peel, a rosemary sprig, a splash of water—to give the house a soft, cozy scent without overwhelming the food.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
While shooting the film at an airport off the east coast of Panama, Herzog, in costume, spotted a man on the other side of a high fence holding a sprig of flowers in his hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025
Four of the plants included in the analysis are already extinct, including the Guadalupe Island olive, which was sequenced using a dried sprig from 1875.
From New York Times • May 11, 2024
Some crushed toasted almonds or another nut could be added for crunch, if you like, and/or a sprig of mint for garnish, if you’ve got any.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023
“Goodbye,” I said, and there was a tiny sprig of sadness pushing up from my heart.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
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