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

Once, Messersmith and his roommate, catcher John Olerud, rallied to beat teammates Jim Coates and Marty Pattin in a tense game of canasta.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2022

Gente circense adopta a un niño encontrado en una canasta que tiene un gemelo víctima de un plan para cobrar su herencia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2020

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

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