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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
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Women with babies strapped to their backs grilled chicken feet on a nearby corner.
—Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Coat your meat or vegetables of choice and watch those flavors shine straight from the oven or grill.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The Miami restaurant, which opened in 2014 and is helmed by Chef Diego Oka, is known for its ceviches, grilled anticuchos and other Florida seafood as well as its waterfront views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
Women with babies strapped to their backs grilled chicken feet on a nearby corner.
—Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
Not when this appliance has eight functions in total, including convection bake, convection broil, warm, toast, and grill.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Coat your meat or vegetables of choice and watch those flavors shine straight from the oven or grill.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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The results interrogate pearl-clutching assumptions of private and public realms, embracing voyeurism and exhibitionism as underlying tensions.Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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This was indeed a lucky break; even the most up-to-date C.S.I. units can’t interrogate people who’ve been dead 200 years.Liesl Schillinger, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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During the news conference, several people described how the fires had affected their families and asked public officials to hold oil companies to account.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Just ask Philip Morris International, which earlier this year invested $600 million to build a new factory to meet surging demand for Zyn.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2025
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After six years in business, the owner of the Riptide bar and restaurant in Fells Point says the party is over.Jeff Abell, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Dinner at a restaurant and location chosen by Sponsor in New York, NY.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Senate Committees are set to question six of Donald Trump’s top appointees over their priorities and positions on issues of war, spycraft, electric cars and more.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Williams’ health struggles first came to light in 2017, when a fainting spell in the middle of a live broadcast caused many to begin questioning her health.Claire Franken, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025
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She was quizzed on the name of Ireland’s president, answering correctly, and had her photo and fingerprints taken.OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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Other Democrats pointed out that his management experience pales in comparison to even mid-level civilian managers in private sector companies, let alone the head of one of the world’s largest institutions. Duckworth, an Iraq War combat veteran, then quizzed Hegseth on military issues.Nik Popli, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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During dinner hours, diners are seated with menus and order from their tables.Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Serving elevated eats and sips, the lounge will celebrate its namesake attraction and invite diners to relax inside the iconic ride.Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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No other defendant in the cases examined received an unconditional discharge.Kate Christobek, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Your provider will also examine any areas of bleeding or bruising.2 Blood Tests Leukemia changes the amount and health of cells in the blood.Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Mimicking an actual mountain course, it is formed from two slopes connected in an L Shape with a cafe in a wooden cabin perched high up between them.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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More big stories The new year ushered in new laws in California that affect cannabis cafes, artificial intelligence and parking.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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