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Risotto 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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprig
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More notable performances include Missy Elliott, Charli xcx, Megan Thee Stallion, Benson Boone, BLACKPINK's Lisa and Jennie, each performing solo, Ed Sheeran, FKA twigs, T-Pain, Tyla, Weezer, Zedd, Jimmy Eat World, The Marías and more.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Other acts that totally stole the stage include The Misfits, the Marías, Benson Boone, FKA twigs, Anitta, Clairo, the Go-Gos, ENHYPEN, Keshi, and more.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Sprig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprig. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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