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Recent Examples of potluck
The mood was more neighborhood-association potluck than city-council meeting.
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Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
The home games blend a college football atmosphere with a potluck.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This extra rich and decadent recipe is easy to make and great for potlucks, bake sales, or birthday parties.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
But the next issue was how guests were going to enjoy the soups at the potluck party.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
The home games blend a college football atmosphere with a potluck.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This extra rich and decadent recipe is easy to make and great for potlucks, bake sales, or birthday parties.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
But the next issue was how guests were going to enjoy the soups at the potluck party.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
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The picnic area, which has tables, grills, and bathrooms, overlooks the ocean and is especially lovely.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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Park district taking rental applications for spring season The Naperville Park District is now accepting park rental applications from residents wanting to rent pavilions or picnic areas between April 1 and May 31.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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In the South, barbecue is an art form typically involving wood, fire, and more than a little know-how about smoking meat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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And the reality of human development is that people bring fire with them, in electrical lines, cars and barbecue grills.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Image Image The children would fish, ride four-wheelers and fill their plates with venison at family cookouts.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Featuring cookouts, bouncy houses, haircuts, music, and other fun activities, Fuqua distributes between 150 and 200 age-appropriate bookbags stuffed with school supplies each year.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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The fireworks were set off at the conclusion of the banquet.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Jan. 2025
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At Siloam's banquet, a large group of young Latino students − all beneficiaries of ECE − surprised him by welcoming him to receive his award.—
David Plazas,
The Tennessean,
17 Dec. 2024
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And take note, the dressing is also delicious spooned over roast chicken.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
13 Jan. 2025
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Dijon mustard commonly flavors buttery pan sauces that accompany roast chicken.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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All that was left to do was transfer the batter to my prepared loaf pan, bake until the top was golden, and do a toothpick test in the center of the loaf.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2025
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Get The Recipe 47 of 50 Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake A pasta bake screams comfort, and this pasta-chicken-broccoli bake is no exception.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2025
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The first awards dinner was held at the Imperial ballroom of the Hotel Muehlebach.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Last year, on Feb. 29, Callie hosted its first Pairings with a Purpose dinner.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Families can attend their famous weekly clambakes, take a ride on the vintage fire truck, go fishing, play foosball or life-size chess, run amuck on the playground, or take a splash in one of two outdoor heated pools.—
Esther Carlstone,
Parents,
18 Dec. 2024
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Then a special Jefferson’s Bourbon bar, erected along water’s edge, served as the anchor point for a classic sunset clambake. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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