canasta

Example Sentences

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It was top of mind for several people who milled around a community center recently as a canasta game ended in Plantation, Fla.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2023

“Coates had those steely blue eyes, and after the canasta comeback, he threw the cards out the window. He was kind of an out-of-control guy.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022

The “bible”, a kind of taco encyclopedia which he plans to publish, was the foundation for the show’s six episodes on barbacoa, carnitas, carne asada, tacos de canasta, guisados, and al pastor.

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2020

A classic Mexican street treat, tacos de canasta are traditionally layered in a big basket and sold from vendors on bikes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2019

That afternoon, I overhear Mami talking to the canasta group on the patio.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez