cook up

Example Sentences

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To do so, I stay away from bistros in fancy neighborhoods, which charge too much and often cook up mediocre food.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Perhaps this is because religion doesn’t seem to be among the ingredients that contemporary Victor Frankensteins are using to cook up and refine their creations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Throughout the weekend, participants watched live demos from speakers and they were given time to cook up beats of their own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 30, 2025

Then, after the tour, the guests are able to cook up some of what they have found.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

“You said you were going to cook up a feast, didn’t you? So go get cooking. Ampai’s got a lot to catch up on from being gone so long.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat