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as in covering
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coating
Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
This recipe will not only teach you how to do that, but also how to decorate a Bundt using a beautiful sugar coating.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
The cover is durable and has a nice texture to it, plus there's no plastic coating (not even on the month tabs!).
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Early Friday morning travel impact should be minimal, but Friday morning snow may accumulate to a thin coating on elevated and grassy surfaces.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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View 3 Images View gallery - 3 images Italian and Japanese researchers have developed a novel method to free copper wire from its PVC coating, by treating electric cables with microwaves.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
This recipe will not only teach you how to do that, but also how to decorate a Bundt using a beautiful sugar coating.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
The cover is durable and has a nice texture to it, plus there's no plastic coating (not even on the month tabs!).
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
Early Friday morning travel impact should be minimal, but Friday morning snow may accumulate to a thin coating on elevated and grassy surfaces.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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Beyond First Bank of Alabama's sponsorship, Carson Kvapil enjoys backing from Bass Pro Shops, while Connor Zilisch is supported by Carolina Carports and Kampgrounds of America.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, the backing of the mat can start to lose its effectiveness over time.Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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Matt Craig is a reporter based in Los Angeles covering the business of Hollywood, entertainment, sports and gaming for Forbes.Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Matt Barrows is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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What consequences is Timberlake facing? Not a DWI charge anymore.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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Two batters later, Lewis ripped one off the facing of the second deck, a two-run shot.Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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Salted egg yolks will be the new umami bombs, and fig leaves the new wrappers.Kim Severson, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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As active management has proven to be viable in the ETF wrapper, asset managers have been launching their own ETF businesses or converting their mutual funds into the newer wrapper.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
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Spectacular satellite imagery has captured the ongoing lake-effect snowstorm blanketing the Great Lakes region.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, Wisconsin's Lake Superior shoreline was hit with a lake-effect snow event, blanketing the area with a few feet of snow, and whipping up the ice balls.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Though still prototypes, the EVs will likely look similar to what Honda presented at the show, perhaps with some minor tweaks plus various packages and trim options.Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 12 Jan. 2025
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The lame duck Biden administration on Thursday announced another $500 million aid package, including air defense missiles, air-to-ground munitions and support equipment for F-16 fighter jets.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Once there, mtDNA fragments can make their way into the nucleus either through pores in its wall or, if the cell divides, seep in while the envelope dissolves and reassembles.Martin Picard, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2025
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Once an envelope is empty, spending in that category stops, encouraging discipline and mindful decision-making.True Tamplin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Following the bleak aftermath of World War I, Art Deco sought to embrace innovation and luxury, blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge materials like chrome plating and stainless steel.Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2024
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During the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the gold medals were mostly made of pure silver, with 6 grams of gold plating placed on top.Anna Gordon, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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