sprig

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Each antibiotic-free, half-turkey is “adorned with a disk of compound butter and a sprig of fresh rosemary,” according to TJ’s, and vacuum-sealed for optimal freshness.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

While shooting the film at an airport off the east coast of Panama, Herzog, in costume, spotted a man on the other side of a high fence holding a sprig of flowers in his hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

A smaller disc, nearby, is adorned with a sprig of schematic leaves.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023

During the annual Ivy Cutting ceremony at Seattle Pacific University on Friday, hundreds of undergraduates were given their own sprig of ivy that symbolizes their connection and release from the college.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023

“Give me the sprig of youth,” he said.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi