as in fleck
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
there was just a dot on the tablecloth where the food had spattered
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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
the practice of some chefs of positioning a small portion of food in the center and dotting the rest of the plate with sauce
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Recent Examples of dot
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, the mouse’s sensor, a simple PixArt PAW3222, supports a maximum tracking resolution of 4,000 dots per inch (dpi), from a minimum of 400dpi.
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Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Protestors point to a 9m statue of Pelé commissioned for this World Cup, along with another 100 monumental sculptures of soccer balls dotted throughout the streets.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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His commitment to winning battles — on the faceoff dot, on the walls and in one-on-one situations all over the ice — is something the Jets sorely need in their prospect pool.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, the mouse’s sensor, a simple PixArt PAW3222, supports a maximum tracking resolution of 4,000 dots per inch (dpi), from a minimum of 400dpi.
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Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Verb
Access was also easily obtained through the many taverns that dotted towns across the colonies, where the people gathered to read and hear the latest news, and, importantly, to participate in the political opposition to the crown that grew with each passing year.
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Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
Protestors point to a 9m statue of Pelé commissioned for this World Cup, along with another 100 monumental sculptures of soccer balls dotted throughout the streets.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
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Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
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But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
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Water jets sprayed mist onto the crowd of mourners, who mostly wore black, with temperatures set to reach 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit), according to a forecast from the UK’s Met Office.
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On Saturday, volunteers sprayed cooling water on crowds in the summer heat.
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Generously sprinkle both sides of the steak well with the dry rub mix.
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Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
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Stern peppered Sheridan with questions, including a dive into the dangers of prison showers.
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How to Add Vintage Rugs to Your Space Follow these tips from designers on how to pepper your home with vintage rugs.
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
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Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.
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New York State created a Law, for an instant speck of time, going back many decades, in order to wrongfully ‘nab’ me.
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One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
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They had been spotted in nearby trees but didn’t immediately return to the nest.
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Rodríguez Castro made at least 23 private trips aboard a private jet to Panama between 2024 and late 2025, where he was spotted luxury-shopping.
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