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sprinkle

[spring-kuhl] / ˈsprɪŋ kəl /


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Bake this beautiful concoction and sprinkle flaky salt and grated lemon zest on top before serving with pasta or over slices of fresh sourdough.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“He knows how to sprinkle them with humor or to film them in a way you don’t expect.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 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

A sprinkle of lights strung along a distant shore.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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