grilled

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Nobody knew it existed until January, when Musk’s lawyers revealed that they had Brockman’s journal—hundreds of pages of material—and they had grilled him about specific passages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Down the street, a popular cafe is bursting with customers waiting to purchase its famous grilled sandwiches and iced coffee.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It was their first chance to question Kennedy since September, when he was grilled about leadership turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

At the union group’s endorsement meeting, members grilled Swalwell about several issues, including his claimed residency in Livermore, his involvement with a nonunion film production, and his ability to manage his own finances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Moments later wheeled carts arrive, chock-full of pastries, eggs cooked in every way, grilled meat, petit-pancakes with sugar dust, and bowls of colorful fruit.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton