sprinkle

Example Sentences

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If you’re craving a bit of crunch on your freshly-baked muffins, skip the homemade streusel and sprinkle some chia seeds.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

This is the de rigueur work of what William’s officials call an “away day”—when the prince heads every other week into the provinces to sprinkle some royal stardust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Callan explains that he wears a gravity-fed backpack containing 15 litres of water, and his job is to sprinkle the ice with water droplets of different sizes.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

In contrast to Cannes or Venice, which regularly attract Oscar contenders, Berlin does not feature as many large-scale US productions and the sprinkle of stardust that often accompanies them.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

I spoon the chicken into the tomatoes and sprinkle the basil and onion on the top.

From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles