Example Sentences

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And your throat hitched up against your will and your eyes moistened and when they started with “USA! USA!” you gave up, gave in, and pumped your fist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

In the relatively new carbon dioxide method, developed in the early 1970s, producers use high-pressure CO₂ to extract caffeine from moistened coffee beans.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2024

Press the soil block maker into the moistened potting mix and rock back and forth to fill.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

Mix, scraping the bowl as needed, just until the dough is evenly moistened, 1 to 2 minutes.

From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2023

Ashes and dust, scattered to the winds, moistened by the rain, unrecognisable.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya