The movement of these large masses of ice also leaves distinct marks on the walls of valleys and in the form of deposits of glacial sediment. (scientificamerican.com)
Add the sugar and vanilla extract and, using a whisk, continue to beat by hand until the cream is softly whipped or until the whisk leaves distinct marks in the cream; it should be soft and billowy but still hold its shape. (finecooking.com)
And even though Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy originates from a 1974 spy novel by John le Carre (which also spawned a BBC television series), he puts his own distinct mark on the telling. (thecriticalcritics.com)