sprinkling

Example Sentences

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"The star has so little carbon that it suggests an early sprinkling of cosmic dust is responsible for making it," said Ji.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

She mastered the social and political media by not being boring, sprinkling her views with salty talk and a sassy smile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

A court upheld a ban on people sprinkling salt outside their homes and businesses.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Beyond lofty sentiments, there was a sprinkling of actual facts and policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Life and death went hand in hand amongst the horselords, and a sprinkling of blood was thought to bless a marriage.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin