sprinkle
Example Sentences
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Packed with cookies, brownies, old-school sprinkle cakes or lemon drizzle, they are usually found in front gardens, on driveways or by the roadside.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It’s pop at its core with a touch of ’80s soul and ’90s R&B, alongside a sprinkle of disco and gospel.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
He’s come this far to sprinkle his folks’ cremated ashes at the only place he can picture them happy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 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
“Let’s begin with salt tasting because that was what started this. Grab an icicle and sprinkle some salt on it. I will take notes of what we learn.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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