sauce

Social media giants usually keep the coding behind these algorithms -- the so-called "secret sauce" that drives traffic to their platforms -- closely guarded.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

“That remains the secret sauce — the magic — when it comes to making our communities more safe. Working together, collaborating, sharing intel and resources and teaming up,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

To that end, his team is investigating methods of depositing sauce onto a pizza base far faster than the 9.5 seconds currently required.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

A splash of cream mixed with starchy pasta water at the end makes the sauce surprisingly velvety, without requiring you to make a cream sauce at all.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

Mom had a chicken chunk in her hand, already dipped in sauce, but she set it down.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

The No. 2 U.S. burger chain by sales has charged its corporate chef with upgrading the sauces, buns and packaging for its food.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

For nonsandwiches, the chicken war is fought in sauces, suitable terrain for blank-canvas fried chicken and consumers who increasingly expect their food to be modifiable.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

Their crunch interrupts the softness of the turkey, cheese and sauces; their salt seasons the sandwich; and their pucker sharpens the lemon mayo and smoky-sweet romesco.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

During a Thursday appearance on the popular talk show — where guests answer questions while eating chicken wings with increasingly spicy sauces — the actor struggled to keep his composure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Always perfectly seasoned, typically served with delicious gravies or sauces.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Ferrell said later that he was glad to be in the back row because it meant nobody behind him got sauced.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

The omakase tower offers a selection of sushi, tuna tartare, spicy tuna crispy rice, sashimi, and rolls — perfect for those who enjoy heavily sauced sushi.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025

The capers themselves are fried to create a crisp garnish for the sauced asparagus.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 12, 2023

Mile 11 of Interstate 55, in Memphis, was sauced up.

From New York Times ● Aug. 31, 2022

"That was good, but now I'd like a leg of Iamb. A whole leg, Just for me, sauced with mint and honey and cloves. Did you see any lambs?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

While explaining that the paper used to occupy the whole building, employing over 1000 people, our frenemy Ken remarks, “That’s absolutely insane, if I do say so myself,” saucing each word with condescension.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2025

Of this generous, very pretty platter, my only sorrow was an uneven saucing, leaving one side somewhat bereft of the overall excellence.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2023

But like self-absorbed restaurant owners everywhere, I push for more, hungry for feedback about the roll I selected for the brisket sandwich or the artful saucing of the pasta in her Thermos.

From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2019

But for the last couple of weeks, two guys known for making pizzas in Altadena have been frying and saucing excellent chicken wings out of a corner of the store. 

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2016

I told her, and she almost took my breath away by telling me that I had been "saucing" Her Most Gracious Majesty, Queen Alexandra.

From Through St. Dunstan's to Light by James H. Rawlinson