sprinkled

Example Sentences

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Beside Grant, who is bound for the Portland Cascade, there will be 12 other former Bruins sprinkled among the league’s six rosters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Kids naturally loved the idea of toys coming to life, while some sharp jokes were sprinkled in for their parents.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The Dallas area is sprinkled with fast-growing exurbs, even as the city itself—as well as some closer suburbs—lost population in the last measured year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Heavy rare-earth elements are sprinkled in magnets so they can function at higher temperatures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The priest sprinkled the door with holy water and threw it open.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman