Example Sentences

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Once the caramel has reduced to the point that the sauce will coat the back of a spoon, remove it from heat.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2021

They will coat the limbs and leaves of trees, sing, mate, lay eggs and then die.

From Scientific American • Apr. 9, 2021

And a multimillion-dollar “cool pavement” pilot program will coat some 36 miles of streets with materials that reflect, rather than absorb, heat.

From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2020

Shimmering flakes made from pulverized CDs will coat the bottom and sides of each globe.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2014

Add slowly to well beaten yolks of four eggs, and cook in a double boiler, stirring all the time, until the mixture will coat the spoon.

From The Suffrage Cook Book by Kleber, L. O., Mrs.