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moisten

[moi-suhn] / ˈmɔɪ sən /


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Moisten two soft cloths or sponges with room-temperature water, then gently pull the leaves through them.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2022

Moisten the rim of the empty cocktail glass with lime, then invert the glass and dip into the salt/chili powder.

From Fox News • May 5, 2020

"Moisten your eyeballs for an observation round," he said, having slung on a natty silver jacket for his quiz.

From BBC • May 1, 2020

Moisten the edges with a little water and fold over the top.

From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2020

Moisten one of the stamps and raise it.

From Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)




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