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grate

[greyt] / greɪt /




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The presence of the surly uncle, insufferable in-law, or grating girlfriend at the holiday table can make it hard to truly count one’s blessings.

From The Wall Street Journal

The apple grated into the sauce, tiny threads of sweetness weaving through the fat and squash—something I had been itching to try since watching Netflix’s “Nonnas.”

From Salon

Hard, waking just before the Atocha station to enjoy a jamón sandwich with grated tomato and olive oil as a smear.

From Salon

The resulting crumbs were fried in olive oil with ¼ teaspoon of Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan until crisp.

From Salon

Special strainers for grating and juicing tomatoes gained a place among kitchen furnishings.

From The Wall Street Journal