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

Most of the barrio’s women had put in some time dusting, washing the floors and walls, sprinkling agua florida all over, positioning wreaths, bathing Don Berto and laying him out in his box.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago