sprinkle
Example Sentences
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Bake this beautiful concoction and sprinkle flaky salt and grated lemon zest on top before serving with pasta or over slices of fresh sourdough.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
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
While German municipalities used to allow citizens to sprinkle salt on frozen walkways, this was banned years ago, in favour of just gravel, as the corrosive salt is known to attack the roots of trees.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
I think that the whole album has a sprinkle of 2011 on it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
There was a scary moment when rain began to sprinkle and I realized I didn’t know how to turn on my windshield wipers.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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