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1
a light or fine rain
- decided it was not worth carrying an umbrella for just a sprinkle
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2
a small number
- received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot
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2
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
- sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut
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The first known use of sprinkle was in the 14th century
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