How to Use paper towel in a Sentence
paper towel
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Lemongrass: Trim the tips and wrap the stalks in a damp paper towel.
— Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023 -
Once clean, lay the seeds on a paper towel and pat them dry.
— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023 -
The best way to clean the bag itself is with a damp paper towel and a light amount of soap.
— Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023 -
To use the tray, place strips of bacon over the bars and cover them with a paper towel.
— Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2024 -
There's even a hook to hang a garbage bag and a paper towel roll holder.
— Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2024 -
Wet the rim of your glass with a damp paper towel, and then dip it into the plate of sugar.
— Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023 -
Straps can be wiped down with a wet paper towel or wipe.
— Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023 -
Don’t use a paper towel, as the fibers can scratch your lenses.
— Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023 -
Remove and place on a sheet pan lined with a paper towel.
— The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023 -
With tongs, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel.
— Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023 -
Step 3Remove onion to paper towel to drain, then transfer to large bowl.
— Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2023 -
Once clean and hot, use tongs and a paper towel to thoroughly oil the grill grates or grill pan.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2023 -
Make the Crispy Baked Tofu: Wrap the tofu in a paper towel and place on a cutting board.
— Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023 -
Run the giblets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel on a clean plate.
— Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 22 Nov. 2023 -
The finished wood is also easy to wipe clean with a damp paper towel.
— Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023 -
Transfer to a plate; cover with a paper towel to keep warm.
— Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 1 July 2023 -
Police reports allege that the man had used a grill lighter to set the store's paper towel aisle ablaze.
— Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 -
The shower curtain and hat were soaked with blood, as were a towel, washcloths, socks, and paper towel found in the kitchen trash.
— Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023 -
If necessary, drain away excess fat (tilt the pan and use a paper towel to absorb the fat).
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024 -
Rub the surface with a clean paper towel, then wipe off the residue and buff with a second clean paper towel.
— Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023 -
How to get grease stains out of clothes If the stain is fresh, blot any excess grease from the garment using a clean rag or paper towel.
— Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2023 -
How to get grease stains out of clothes If the stain is fresh, blot any excess grease from the garment using a clean rag or paper towel.
— Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 28 July 2024 -
One of Demko’s favorite DIY tricks is to put pet-safe peanut butter or treats in a used paper towel roll and twisting the ends shut.
— Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 2 July 2023 -
Then take a paper towel with a pair of tongs and wipe the towel around until all of that oil is evenly dispersed over the inside of the pan.
— Christopher Michel, Country Living, 22 Mar. 2023 -
Then rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean dish towel or paper towel or let air dry with the lid off.
— Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023 -
Next, pat each egg dry with a paper towel, but be careful not to rub or wipe the egg's surface, as this might smear or remove the dye from the shell.
— Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2024 -
Start with a grill grate, clean it with a stiff wire brush or wooden grill scraper and oil it with a paper towel dipped in oil or a chunk of beef fat.
— Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024 -
Even after being tossed around in the mud and left that way for days, a wet paper towel cleaned it up thoroughly.
— Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 July 2023 -
Test the color by dipping a paper towel into the dye bath; add more dye if needed.
— Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2023 -
If the debate were a Bounty commercial, Harris was the paper towel that wiped the floor, counters, and table with Trump.
— Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 11 Sep. 2024
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