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fry

[frahy] / fraɪ /
VERB
cook in hot oil
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At one session, Rodriguez taught the class how to make a stir fry, which included four portions costing £2 each.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Miscommunications between adapter and charger can fry the device or even spark fires, warns Michael Pecht, a mechanical-engineering professor at the University of Maryland.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The stock market has bigger fish to fry this summer than a bump in oil prices.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

“You think that Alex Jones gorged himself on Whataburger? You’re saying five triple cheeseburgers and how many fry boxes?”

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

Jonas popped another fry into his mouth, leaving a smear of gravy like a question mark on his chin.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby

Veggies, salads, pizza, wings, fries, caviar, pickles, cottage cheese, ice cream—they’re all eminently ranchable.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The chain was founded in Wichita, Kan., in 2002 and is known for its burgers, fries, cheese curds and sundaes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Add in some fried potatoes, like French fries and tater tots.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

Iraq game in New Jersey, fries and beers were selling for an even steeper $20 each, fans told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

They bought me a big burger and a big order of french fries, and I felt a lot better.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Chey quaffed whiskey at a fried chicken restaurant last month with the gusto of two billionaires at the pinnacle of the world’s AI investment bonanza.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

A fried egg is also great if you’re not a fan of a runny yolk.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

But she says she has never handled so many iPhones with fried motherboards and malfunctioning touch screens.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The fascinating tale of how the U.S. earned its reputation for decadent fried food: Quick, close your eyes and think of the most American dish you can.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

On Thursday, Grandma and I were in the kitchen getting ready to make fried Oreos, one of the recipes from Ruby Willow’s cookbook.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

Otherwise you’re just railing in impotent fury at the companies frying the planet.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

A frying pan was recovered from a bin on St George's Road.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

She made “cornbread” by frying flour and water in Vaseline.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

Crumble the tofu before frying it in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat with oil.

From Salon May 24, 2026

The story goes that one day back in the 1970s, George Finkle accidentally dropped a bowl of peanuts, chocolates, and marshmallows into a frying pan while he was making pancakes.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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