canasta
Example Sentences
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Last year Siegel taught the oldest boys at camp canasta, another game popular among retirees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
“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
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
Q. Should the NFL replace the kickoff with a high tea at the 50-yard line, where the players will play a vigorous game of canasta to determine the placement of the ball?
From Washington Post ● May 27, 2018
With only Chucha left in the household, I’ve taken over lots of little jobs, including helping out when the canasta group comes over, cleaning ashtrays, refreshing glasses of lemonade.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
