canasta
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Last year Siegel taught the oldest boys at camp canasta, another game popular among retirees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Nursing a canasta defeat nearby, Jacque Deuser, 67, said the way Mr. Biden sometimes walked reminded her of her late husband, who had dementia.
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
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
Oscar’s mother, Doña Marina, has recently joined the canasta group, and during one of the games, Mami and she have discovered that they are related.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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