sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ 
1
: a limited quantity or amount : modicum
2
: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles
3
: a small number distributed at random : scattering
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a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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In April, Harrison heavily relied on his four-seam fastball (65.6%) with a smattering of changeups (22%) and a sprinkling of slurves (11.2%).
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
Alcaraz broke the Auger-Aliassime serve from 40-15 behind on multiple occasions, with a sprinkling of winners (just eight in the first set) ballasted by the mental pressure Auger-Aliassime felt, feeding on scraps of opportunity and over-pressing on easy shots.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Display the gingerbread trees on a large wooden board or cake stand, then finish off with a sprinkling of powdered sugar for a magical finishing touch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
With beautiful sites like Saint Peter’s Square covered with a sprinkling of snow, Venice's canals lined with fewer crowds, or the picturesque, ski-ready Dolomites, Italy can be an amazing winter destination — and this American living in the Bel Paese is here to tell you exactly how to dress for it.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
Alcaraz broke the Auger-Aliassime serve from 40-15 behind on multiple occasions, with a sprinkling of winners (just eight in the first set) ballasted by the mental pressure Auger-Aliassime felt, feeding on scraps of opportunity and over-pressing on easy shots.
—James Hansen, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Display the gingerbread trees on a large wooden board or cake stand, then finish off with a sprinkling of powdered sugar for a magical finishing touch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
With beautiful sites like Saint Peter’s Square covered with a sprinkling of snow, Venice's canals lined with fewer crowds, or the picturesque, ski-ready Dolomites, Italy can be an amazing winter destination — and this American living in the Bel Paese is here to tell you exactly how to dress for it.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ
: a very small number or amount
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