mincing

Example Sentences

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With his owlish orange glasses and mincing theatrical manners, Cera seems custom-designed for Anderson’s style.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

Just crumbling goat cheese, chopping chives and mincing shallots, really — and don’t overmix.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2025

It looks wildly overregulated, with these mincing steps away from overregulation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2024

Kraken coach Dave Hakstol wasn’t mincing words Monday about his team’s effort in its weekend loss: It wasn’t enough and can’t continue.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Katherine gives the man a small smile and takes a mincing step back, putting a few additional inches between her and the holy man.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland