Example Sentences

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Once the skillet is hot and the oil is shimmering, add 1/4-cup portions of the batter to the pan, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023

When ready to cook, lightly oil a large grill pan or saute pan and set it over medium heat until the oil is shimmering.

From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2021

You’re floating off the coast of Civitavecchia, Italy, where the turquoise water is shimmering.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2020

When oil is shimmering, gently place halibut filets in pan.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2017

This woman’s skin is shimmering and pale, her long black hair is tied with dozens of silver ribbons that fall over her shoulders.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern