sprinkle

Example Sentences

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This is the de rigueur work of what William’s officials call an “away day”—when the prince heads every other week into the provinces to sprinkle some royal stardust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“He knows how to sprinkle them with humor or to film them in a way you don’t expect.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

A sprinkle of sporting rivalry gives you the heady alchemy of why Heated Rivalry resonates with long-time BL fans.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

In contrast to Cannes or Venice, which regularly attract Oscar contenders, Berlin does not feature as many large-scale US productions and the sprinkle of stardust that often accompanies them.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

I could feel his eyes on my back as I half-ran through the light sprinkle toward the porch.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer