sprinkle
Example Sentences
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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
A sprinkle of sporting rivalry gives you the heady alchemy of why Heated Rivalry resonates with long-time BL fans.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 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
Although it was starting to sprinkle, the water was clear and shallow enough that we could see the sandy bottom.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
Vocabulary lists containing sprinkle
Raining Cats and Dogs
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