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Recent Examples of sprigRisotto Ingredients 2 sprigs parsley stems 4 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp fennel seed
(Wrap the above tightly in cheesecloth.—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Squeeze 2 of the garlic halves to pop the cloves into the braising liquid and discard their skins as well as the herb sprigs.—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025 Aside from the beard talk, Middleton took the salute and presented medals and sprigs of shamrock to soldiers during her royal visit to the Wellington Barracks.—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025 Garnish with a half strawberry or a lemon wheel or a mint sprig or all three.—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sprig
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