Example Sentences

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She was 19 or so, barely making ends meet working at a preschool, and a new boyfriend was spooning on affection.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2021

Soon, I was spooning fluffy, Froot Loops-flecked dollops onto a baking sheet and leaving them alone in the oven for the better part of an afternoon.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2020

The fact I was spooning on oodles of irony seemed lost on her.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2016

Then, leaning in, he pointed to a round of Harbison from Jasper Hill Farm, making a gesture with his hand like he was spooning soup from a bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2015

His wife was spooning Cerelac into the baby’s mouth.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie