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as in to interrogate
to put a series of questions to
police grilled the suspect, but had to release him when it became clear he didn't have the information they were looking for
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as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger
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Recent Examples of grill
Kyler Alvord, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
As Congress grilled and interrupted Chew throughout his testimony, the internet mocked lawmakers for being out of touch.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Located in the Dilworth Crossing Shopping Center, right next to the Food Lion, this local grill has been serving the people of Charlotte since 1996.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
In order to be formally hired, Trump's nominees must first undergo confirmation hearings, where senators can grill them on their qualifications and confront them with any concerns.
—Kyler Alvord, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
As Congress grilled and interrupted Chew throughout his testimony, the internet mocked lawmakers for being out of touch.
—Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
Ye dropped what many believe to be the cover art for BULLY on Oct. 23, 2024, showing a black-and-white image of someone wearing a titanium grill, similar to Ye’s.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Located in the Dilworth Crossing Shopping Center, right next to the Food Lion, this local grill has been serving the people of Charlotte since 1996.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
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Breaking the rules sent Peter behind bars where he was interrogated before given a second chance by his boss Catherine to become a double agent, just like his traitor father.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Orange County Public Schools said in a memo that administrators can't prevent immigration officers from showing up to interrogate or arrest students, per the Orlando Sentinel.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Agnes asks her lesbian roommate Lydie (Naomi Ackie), who impishly tells her to go for it.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Newton asked Reed at the 01:29:10 mark of the interview.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Though many of their journeys have included television shows, restaurants and fanfare, some stories are not as positive and have been tainted by controversy.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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The hotel will feature Pioneer Square’s first-ever rooftop bar and restaurant, with jaw-dropping views of the Puget Sound and Seattle skyline.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
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Instead of questioning or challenging this new age of nationalism, Washington has contributed to it.—
Michael Brenes,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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For parents and educators, this means teaching the next generation not only how to use AI but how to question it, challenge it, and shape its evolution.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth refused to rule out carrying out an order from Trump to take over Greenland or the Panama Canal — notions the president-elect has floated in recent weeks — when quizzed by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii).—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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Outside of regular gameplay — and in a popular video shared to the show's Instagram page — Jennings quizzed Suttell.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Yu Ting Yuan, the hotel's flagship restaurant, offers diners a contrasting tenor with its dark, brooding interior splashed with gold and blood red, fresh flower sprays of pussywillow, orchids, and amaryllis, and soaring ceilings.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Among the few diners: an octogenarian and her descendants, a stressed-looking woman on a laptop.—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Created by the Anne Frank House and presented in partnership with the Center for Jewish History, the entire installation aims to examine Anne Frank’s life — and death — with a scope not often found in other treatments of this chapter in history.—
Laurel Graeber,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Another review of research studies published in 2022 examined the effects of cold water immersion on humans.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Mather had a small cafe prior to the pandemic, which has also been nixed.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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Several other tenants are expected to open in the district this year, including Standard Beer + Food and the all-day cafe Good Graces.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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