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barbecue

[bahr-bi-kyoo] / ˈbɑr bɪˌkyu /
NOUN
meal cooked on grill
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VERB
cook outside, usually on a grill
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Investigators seized a Bic barbecue lighter from Rinderknecht’s car with his DNA on it that he admitted to having with him in Pacific Palisades, according to the government’s trial brief.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Amidst the tarps and makeshift barbecue, a lady named Maggie said she is hoping to find somewhere permanent after 10 years on the street.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Here, the actress and comedian shares her most cherished places to visit during World Cup season, including where to find the best barbecue and cocktails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

For his part, Talarico told CBS News on Wednesday that he has “been eating barbecue since before Ken Paxton’s first indictment.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Double-barreled booms and laughter mingled with smells of mustard and onions and barbecue and gunsmoke.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli




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