cook

Example Sentences

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They have become accustomed to rising from bed whenever the electricity blinks on, no matter the hour, to cook and do laundry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

New Delhi has prioritised supply for households, shielding Indians who use it to cook food.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Fire can cook food or it can burn down your house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

While claiming her health was so poor she could not cook or wash herself, Wieland made 76 beauty appointments, visited 60 pubs, clubs and restaurants and spent money in foreign currencies.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Inkling ignores me. “—there developed a shortage. All the squash growing among the glaciers was harvested by humans to cook into pies and serve with turkey.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins