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as in covering
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coating
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The cast iron Dutch oven offers even heat distribution and retention, while its enamel coating provides a non-stick layer that’s easy to clean.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
My family loves the combination of the slightly crisp sugary coating and the fudgy chocolate cookies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Vivo's also been partnering with Zeiss for the past four years, using the iconic German optic expert's T* coating to reduce lens flare.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Fashioned of aluminum with a special nonstick coating, the pan conducts heat in a way that lets the bakers turn out a perfect golden crust.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The cast iron Dutch oven offers even heat distribution and retention, while its enamel coating provides a non-stick layer that’s easy to clean.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
My family loves the combination of the slightly crisp sugary coating and the fudgy chocolate cookies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Vivo's also been partnering with Zeiss for the past four years, using the iconic German optic expert's T* coating to reduce lens flare.
—Ben Sin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The program has received backing from animal rights groups including PETA, who refer to it as a more humane solution than outright seeking to exterminate New York's entire rodent population.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Finding The Best Partner One may ask whether a lucrative shirt sponsorship deal is necessary for a team with strong financial backing.Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Several of these programs also offer other support, like covering health insurance and educational costs, too.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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And for all those holding out, the weekly reports covering Windows 11 hardware upgrade workarounds and likely support options post next October will continue.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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What consequences is Timberlake facing? Not a DWI charge anymore.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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Two batters later, Lewis ripped one off the facing of the second deck, a two-run shot.Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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Fans can scan a QR code located on the wrapper and vote for their favorite sandwich, helping select the ultimate contest winner.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Attractive as the wrapper is, the hardware underneath is even more critical.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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For more than six decades, the department store has advertised over-the-top holiday packages.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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After Kramer and an unindicted co-conspirator inmate worked with the drug suppliers to arrange meet-up times and locations, Gratz would pick up the drug packages.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Nov. 2024
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They were originally designed on envelopes sent to Kinney by Native American artist Hart Merriam Schultz, who called himself Lone Wolf.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2024
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Federal authorities have accused him of accepting at least $10,000 in cash in an envelope from Owens.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Get The Recipe 29 of 33 Pecan Pie Brownies Every Southerner can appreciate a classic pecan pie, but all that slicing and plating can be a hassle at a rowdy tailgate.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Keep in Mind They're not designed for precision handling or delicate tasks such as plating or delicate food flipping.Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2024
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Umbra Moona Storage Box This Umbra storage box (which comes in dark and light colorways) organizes your best friend’s beauty products, skin care serums, jewelry, or keepsakes in one streamlined tower that dresses up any shelf.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Eventually, the 58-year-old designer would love to do beauty and skin care, and health and wellness.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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