canasta

Example Sentences

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You’re not a canasta club; you’re a Zen center, one that’s presumably devoted to contemplative care and support for participants.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2022

“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

The “bible”, a kind of taco encyclopedia which he plans to publish, was the foundation for the show’s six episodes on barbacoa, carnitas, carne asada, tacos de canasta, guisados, and al pastor.

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2020

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

Mami starts a canasta group to introduce Mrs. Washburn to other Dominican ladies and help her practice her Spanish.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez