Example Sentences

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The Met Office says that snowy showers "could turn quite heavy", with some areas seeing light dustings of snow as temperatures plunge.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2024

Martian frost has been observed since NASA’s 1970s Viking missions, but these light dustings of morning frost were thought to occur in certain locations under specific conditions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

MERIBEL, France — Besides some minor dustings, it hasn’t snowed significantly in the French resorts hosting the skiing world championships since mid-January.

From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2023

That includes the aushak: floppy dumplings green with leeks and scallions inside and decked out with a blanket of carrots and peas, a drizzle of garlic yogurt and dustings of cayenne and dried mint.

From Washington Post • Jun. 25, 2020

Examples of the destruction of fish by agricultural crop sprayings and dustings are everywhere to be found.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson