dusting

Example Sentences

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A light dusting of snow fell on the area on Monday, signalling the upcoming start of the ski season.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Platner is dusting Mills by lopsided margins in polling averages.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

America’s banks are dusting off their spending wish lists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Snow is expected to blanket parts of Southern California through Wednesday, with up to 3 feet predicted at the highest peaks and a dusting possible across the Interstate 5 corridor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“Besides the books, this girl has been in the store dusting, arranging things, helping customers every time I’ve been there! She’s always asking me questions about the pieces: ‘What period is this ware?

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu