How to Use sprinkling in a Sentence

sprinkling

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  • Serve with a sprinkling of chives and a splash of lemon.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Add a sprinkling of the arugula and Parmesan on top or on the side.
    — Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Mix a sprinkling of phosphorus with the soil in the bottom of the hole or trench.
    — Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022
  • There were small dollops of caramel and a sprinkling of fleur de sel.
    — New York Times, 1 Dec. 2021
  • But this week, there has been just a sprinkling of questions.
    — Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2023
  • With just a little sprinkling of the Sunshine Boys on top.
    — Dan Snierson, EW.com, 17 June 2021
  • Drizzle with a little more olive oil, a sprinkling of fleur de sel and a squeeze of lemon, and serve.
    — Washington Post, 4 June 2021
  • At first, a sprinkling of rain helped settle some of the dust swirling through the encampment.
    — Dino Grandoni and Kim Bellware, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2023
  • There may be a sprinkling of meteors on the morning of May 6 as well.
    — Megan Marples and Ashley Strickland, CNN, 4 May 2021
  • Finish with a sprinkling of sugar on top of the batter.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • And throughout, there were a sprinkling of other Beef wins, too.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Think: bold and chunky links, oversize hoops, and a sprinkling of shimmer when the vibe is frosted.
    — Laura Lajines, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkling of flaky sea salt and some cranks of black pepper.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The third dish included the frozen bagel and stale baguette – revived with a sprinkling of water and a little time in the oven.
    — Martin Finn, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • It's served in a brown butter (called beurre noisette) with a spritz of lemon and a sprinkling of fresh parsley that's crisped by the sizzling sauce.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 25 May 2022
  • Give the mustard seed butter a stir, then add 1/4 teaspoon of the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and sprinkling of fresh herbs to each bowl.
    — Ronna Welsh, Washington Post, 24 May 2023
  • But even the East Coast has a sprinkling of its own geothermal splendor.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Just look around the league, where five years with a sprinkling of lottery luck seems like a more reasonable timetable.
    — cleveland, 13 June 2021
  • They are basted in butter and finished with a sprinkling of kosher salt.
    — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The chef then lightly seasons the baby back ribs, just a sprinkling, and puts the meat in the smoker for about 3 and a half hours, sometimes more.
    — Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Speaking of cheese, a classic sprinkling of an aged cheese is never a bad idea.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 22 Aug. 2021
  • Top with a sprinkling of nuts and handful of fresh microgreens.
    — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Jan. 2022
  • But there's also a sprinkling of Shark Tank in the mix, because Turner is there to make a profit as well.
    — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Between the sun, the asteroid belt, and the planets and their rings and moons lies a sprinkling of smaller rocks, some of which cross paths with Earth.
    — Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2022
  • On top of the fish, plop a very generous 2-3 tablespoons of fat and a good sprinkling of the seasoning of your choice.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 1 July 2021
  • Lastly, white chocolate is grated over the dish to look like a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.
    — Carolyn Hagler, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Top with a sprinkling of allspice and nutmeg mixture and a star anise pod for added flavor.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 17 July 2023
  • Finely chop the garlic and mix with a generous sprinkling of kosher salt.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Pour straight from the blender into margarita glass and garnish with lime wheel and sprinkling of Tajin + small straw.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 June 2022
  • Rub the exterior with a sprinkling of kosher salt and then a hefty coating of brown sugar.
    — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023

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