what's cooking

Example Sentences

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She told The New York Times in 1962 that she suffered from “first draft-itis,” pivoting from one version to another, “depending on what’s cooking inside.”

From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2020

But on the doorstep of his first season as coordinator with the Trojans , with all eyes on his revamped line, Harrell is confident in what’s cooking up front.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2019

But lately, even she is curious about what’s cooking on the other side of the divide.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2018

Every time a producer is tempted to point a camera at a young child wailing into the crook of his dad’s arm, she should see what’s cooking in the brass section instead.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2018

“But no one asked Mother Gaither what she—” and Ma Charles said nicely, “You hush up, little missus, and take care of what’s cooking in your pot. Get off your feet and hush up.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia