grilled
Example Sentences
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The only distinguishing features were a few hurried strips of grilled chicken and a light dusting of Tony Chachere’s — not stirred into the sauce, mind you, but sprinkled on top, like an afterthought.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
I ordered a fat carne asada burrito that came with two delicious salsas and a grilled jalapeño.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Naval Academy, he impressed his peers when he was being grilled on the concept of a battlegroup in the dining hall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Noem was also grilled by lawmakers about the contracting process for the ads and how Republican-connected firms were awarded the bids.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
But I know it ain’t fair to be mad at my dad because we’re poor, so I go, “Ready for some lunch? Today is grilled cheese day.”
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.