sprinkling

Example Sentences

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Videos of people sprinkling chia seeds on top of porridge and nutritionists lauding the benefits of red kidney beans and chickpeas are filling up people's TikTok feeds.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

“I can understand why you'd think it looks like we're sprinkling protein everywhere,” said Dana McNabb, group president of General Mills' North America retail and pet segments, during an investor event last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

The stadium was loud and overwhelmingly blue, with only a sprinkling of Tampa Bay fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Using hand gestures, he said he saw a DR Congo member waving his hand as if sprinkling or shaking something.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

The price always starts at five when it’s just sprinkling, then goes up to fifteen when it’s really pouring.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff