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
Nursing a canasta defeat nearby, Jacque Deuser, 67, said the way Mr. Biden sometimes walked reminded her of her late husband, who had dementia.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2023
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
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
One canasta afternoon, Mrs. Mancini brings Oscar along.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
