sprinkling

Example Sentences

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This is how you prevent the flat, powdery taste that comes from sprinkling seasoning over finished sauce.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

"The star has so little carbon that it suggests an early sprinkling of cosmic dust is responsible for making it," said Ji.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The technique involves attaching an original sketch to an adhesive backing, cutting it out, strategically sprinkling sand on the desired areas, then removing any misplaced grains one by one.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

A court upheld a ban on people sprinkling salt outside their homes and businesses.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

For instance, it was Toby who suggested that they march around the altar, beating their chests and sprinkling their heads with ashes and wailing.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder