sprig
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While shooting the film at an airport off the east coast of Panama, Herzog, in costume, spotted a man on the other side of a high fence holding a sprig of flowers in his hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025
A smaller disc, nearby, is adorned with a sprig of schematic leaves.
From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023
Some crushed toasted almonds or another nut could be added for crunch, if you like, and/or a sprig of mint for garnish, if you’ve got any.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023
Yes, parsley can be used as a garnish, either in sprig form, or minced and sprinkled over a dish to give it a finishing pop of color and flavor.
From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023
At the top of her head was a sprig of brown hair tied up with a scrap of red yarn.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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"When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d" by Walt Whitman
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