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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a light sprinkle" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a small amount of rain or a light dusting of something, such as seasoning or powder.
Example: "As we walked outside, we felt a light sprinkle of rain on our faces, refreshing us on the warm day."
Alternatives: "a gentle drizzle" or "a soft shower".
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Recently, on my way to my club, a light sprinkle started and I tried her suggestion.
Serve in small bowls or glasses, topped with a light sprinkle of sea salt and shiso leaf.
This isn't exactly an enthralling rally cry, but hey, in the desert, a light sprinkle of rain can sometimes feel like a downpour.
The skies had been an ominous gray all morning, and shortly after eight o'clock, a light sprinkle turned into a downpour, just as the least experienced runners were tackling the hills of Prospect Park.
Fill a bowl with the carrot ribbons, add a light sprinkle of toasted cumin or coriander, a little vinegar and salt, then dress it with a lot of good olive oil.
The baked clams with a light sprinkle of crumbs also delivered, as did the salads sampled: a Tuscan tomato salad and a garden salad of greens, tomatoes and cucumbers.
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"Just a light sprinkling," she added.
There were cocktails; there were waiters wielding platters of hors d'oeuvres; there was a light sprinkling of paparazzi.
When the cupcakes are cold, spoon the cream cheese frosting on top and decorate with a light sprinkling of cocoa.
That was worth a light sprinkling of applause, which is just what it got, before they resumed their moribund silence.
As the band soundcheck, I watch two attendants mop the auditorium's white plastic chairs after a light sprinkling of rain.
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