canasta
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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
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
In an independent living center, she has found friends with whom to share meals, movies and canasta games.
From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2016
At the next canasta gathering, Mami’s friends all count off the families they know that have left the country.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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