drizzle
Example Sentences
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A squeeze of lemon sharpens, a handful of dill or parsley brightens, fried shallots or breadcrumbs add texture, a drizzle of oil or aioli brings richness.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Even rain, a rarity in a region that averages fewer than 20 days a year, has a habit of arriving during the tournament’s early-March window, occasionally bringing cold drizzle and delays.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026
He’d heeded Bojsen-Møller’s advice and gone easy with the drizzle of red wine added at the end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
For 37-year-old Bilal Fawaz, the answer could be a little different than the usual traffic complaints or remarks about the drizzle.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
When I peered back through the drizzle, I thought I spied a dark figure weaving among the tombstones.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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