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canasta

[kuh-nas-tuh] / kəˈnæs tə /


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Once, Messersmith and his roommate, catcher John Olerud, rallied to beat teammates Jim Coates and Marty Pattin in a tense game of canasta.

From Seattle Times Feb. 20, 2022

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

Q. Should the NFL replace the kickoff with a high tea at the 50-yard line, where the players will play a vigorous game of canasta to determine the placement of the ball?

From Washington Post May 27, 2018

Then she would play mah-jongg and canasta, while he played tennis and paddleball and, afterward, relaxed in front of their cabana.

From New York Times Jul. 3, 2016

One canasta afternoon, Mrs. Mancini brings Oscar along.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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