moistened

Example Sentences

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The mark is made with the moistened ashes of palms that were burned after the previous year’s Palm Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

They pump the CO₂ into a sealed vessel containing the moistened coffee beans, and the caffeine molecules dissolve in the CO₂.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2024

Add about half the heavy cream, and fold gently until the dry ingredients are just barely moistened.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

Mix, scraping the bowl as needed, just until the dough is evenly moistened, 1 to 2 minutes.

From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2023

More than once her eyes moistened, reflecting the tears of the family.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman