in a/the sieve

Frequency: 8.025.0 per million words

Indicates the location of an item within the sieve.

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Examples (10)

  • Wash the rice in a sieve under cold running water.
  • She placed the berries in the sieve to drain.
  • Carefully put the sand in the sieve to separate the pebbles.
  • The chef gently moved the pasta in the sieve to rinse it.
  • He inspected the contents in the sieve for any impurities.
  • All the vegetables were washed in a sieve before preparation.
  • The small stones were caught in the sieve while the water passed through.
  • Please place the delicate herbs in a sieve for a quick rinse.
  • The artist examined the fine particles in the sieve.
  • Leave the washed salad greens in the sieve to air dry.