sprinkled

Example Sentences

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Kids naturally loved the idea of toys coming to life, while some sharp jokes were sprinkled in for their parents.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The meetings were sprinkled with moments of levity: Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani presented Rubio with certificates documenting his ancestors’ roots in Italy and Rubio cracked jokes in Spanish about needing to learn Italian.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Khloé Kardashian’s snack brand Khloud sprinkled protein onto chips and popcorn.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

The roster of campaign contributors to Los Angeles mayoral candidates has something in common with the courtside seats at Lakers games: Both are sprinkled with the rich and famous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The meat was laid on a board in the backdoor shed, and every piece was sprinkled with salt.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder