chef
Example Sentences
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The final scene, in which Titus enters dressed as a chef, a cream puff of a toque jauntily placed on his head—he’s baked those unpalatable pies—retains its deranged tone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
When I was about 15, my dad suggested I become a chef.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
He said being self-taught often led him to question his ability as a chef, but he had felt proud to stand side-by-side with fellow contestants "with my head held high".
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
The French Laundry, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant helmed by renown chef Thomas Keller, has been sued by a former employee who alleges wage theft and other labor law violations at the Yountville, Calif., eatery.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“You’re going to be the best chef in the world one day,” Stella says in agreement, and Poe gives her a big smile, blowing a kiss in her direction.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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