Example Sentences

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A few investors, like the Winklevoss twins, are sprinkling a little cash on Bitcoin startups, hoping it’s the next Facebook…or their first.

From Forbes • Aug. 30, 2013

Instead, teams are sprinkling in the read-option offense to confuse defenses and create running and passing lanes alike, and that makes their traditional play calls all the more effective.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2012

There are even reports that people are sprinkling the word “cyber” throughout their resume in order to appear more attractive to potential employers.

From Forbes • Sep. 18, 2012

"It's fun," she adds, but she can't help glancing up at the autumn clouds, which are sprinkling cool, fat raindrops onto the parade.

From Time Magazine Archive

Leaves are sprinkling down all over her, sticking in her hair.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett