sprig

Example Sentences

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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

She is holding a sprig from an olive tree.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

A smaller disc, nearby, is adorned with a sprig of schematic leaves.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023

The paragraph ended at a drawing of a sprig of mistletoe, and Anya looked up at the woman.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack