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dine

[dahyn] / daɪn /


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Monroe does dine out once per week, including for burritos — she favors the $11 burrito at Brother’s Cousins Tacos in Sawtelle.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Including takeout, that total would be $203,784, even though 43% of Americans say they spend $20 or less per person when they dine out.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

He offered the top several hundred investors in Trumpcoin the opportunity to dine with him at his Virginia golf club.

From Salon Jul. 1, 2026

Trump is also scheduled to dine at the Versailles palace west of Paris with Macron on Wednesday evening, after the summit wraps up.

From Barron's Jun. 13, 2026

The men solemnly clapped their hands and said pamu- soro, “Excuse me,” as was polite when preparing to dine.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer

A test for Mr. Pelley will be whether he dines out for the rest of his life on the, um, puffed-up version of his firing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Those fitting the profile of a “Daily Diner,” someone who exclusively dines out, could be spending well over $5,000 a year, making those “let’s do lunch” invitations a lot less appetizing.

From Salon Jan. 22, 2026

Advertising executive Hilda Lee, 30, said she enjoys eating Japanese seafood, and dines at Japanese restaurants two to three times each month.

From Reuters Aug. 22, 2023

One dines at the River’s Edge Clubhouse where the food was top-notch, and follows meals with walks on the cobblestone paths around the property.

From Seattle Times May 25, 2023

Singe dines with us, and Sophia presents her new, tiny teacup giraffe to the group.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

"She always dined out on this story and she always called Paul McCartney Paul McCarty. But she adored The Beatles."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The two-day trip began Monday night, when he arrived in Damascus and dined with Sharaa.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The night before a brutal semifinal, Mussolini reportedly dined with the Swedish referee—who went on to officiate the final too.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Anyone who’s dined out or bought groceries in recent years knows how quickly the price of food has gone up; food-related stocks are a different matter.

From Barron's Mar. 30, 2026

Diamond Jim Brady dined with Lillian Russell and indulged his passion for sweet corn.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Set within Baja California Sur’s private Costa Palmas community, the resort promised 18 beachfront casitas, holistic wellness temples and fine dining.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

The home also has a long list of built-ins designed by Neutra, including a sofa system, dining table, and breakfast nook.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Roadways become dining rooms, dance floors, bars, and parties.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

Since her dining hall days, Monroe now makes one Trader Joe’s trip per week, which usually comes out to about $45.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

I sneak out of my room and stand outside the dining room, where I hear Dad and Grandma talking.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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