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basting

[bey-sting] / ˈbeɪ stɪŋ /
VERB
moisten during cooking
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VERB
sew temporarily
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Basting domes was one that comes right to mind.

From The Verge • Jul. 20, 2021

While she and Mr. Basting had only seen each other in person a handful of times by then, they’d developed a strong bond communicating through texts and phone calls.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2021

“We just started cracking up,” Mr. Basting said.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2021

Anne Basting, theater artist and educator who conducts workshops with older people with cognitive impairment.

From Time • Sep. 22, 2016

Drawing Basting Threads For ordinary work, basting threads should be cut every few inches and drawn out.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz



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