How to Use paper towel in a Sentence

paper towel

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  • Lemongrass: Trim the tips and wrap the stalks in a damp paper towel.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
  • Once clean, lay the seeds on a paper towel and pat them dry.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The best way to clean the bag itself is with a damp paper towel and a light amount of soap.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
  • To use the tray, place strips of bacon over the bars and cover them with a paper towel.
    — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2024
  • There's even a hook to hang a garbage bag and a paper towel roll holder.
    — Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024
  • Wet the rim of your glass with a damp paper towel, and then dip it into the plate of sugar.
    — Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Straps can be wiped down with a wet paper towel or wipe.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Don’t use a paper towel, as the fibers can scratch your lenses.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Remove and place on a sheet pan lined with a paper towel.
    — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • With tongs, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Step 3Remove onion to paper towel to drain, then transfer to large bowl.
    — Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Once clean and hot, use tongs and a paper towel to thoroughly oil the grill grates or grill pan.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023
  • Make the Crispy Baked Tofu: Wrap the tofu in a paper towel and place on a cutting board.
    — Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Run the giblets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel on a clean plate.
    — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The finished wood is also easy to wipe clean with a damp paper towel.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Transfer to a plate; cover with a paper towel to keep warm.
    — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 1 July 2023
  • Police reports allege that the man had used a grill lighter to set the store's paper towel aisle ablaze.
    — Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
  • The shower curtain and hat were soaked with blood, as were a towel, washcloths, socks, and paper towel found in the kitchen trash.
    — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Rub the surface with a clean paper towel, then wipe off the residue and buff with a second clean paper towel.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
  • How to get grease stains out of clothes If the stain is fresh, blot any excess grease from the garment using a clean rag or paper towel.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2023
  • One of Demko’s favorite DIY tricks is to put pet-safe peanut butter or treats in a used paper towel roll and twisting the ends shut.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 2 July 2023
  • Then take a paper towel with a pair of tongs and wipe the towel around until all of that oil is evenly dispersed over the inside of the pan.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Then rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean dish towel or paper towel or let air dry with the lid off.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Next, pat each egg dry with a paper towel, but be careful not to rub or wipe the egg's surface, as this might smear or remove the dye from the shell.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Start with a grill grate, clean it with a stiff wire brush or wooden grill scraper and oil it with a paper towel dipped in oil or a chunk of beef fat.
    — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
  • Even after being tossed around in the mud and left that way for days, a wet paper towel cleaned it up thoroughly.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 July 2023
  • Test the color by dipping a paper towel into the dye bath; add more dye if needed.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Place cuttings in a jar of water or a damp paper towel after cutting to keep them moist.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
  • Let the soap sit on the stain for about 10 to 15 minutes before gently wiping it with a dampened paper towel or clean cloth.
    — Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
  • Stay on top of spills: Immediately blot (don't wipe) spills with a paper towel.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024

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