canasta

Example Sentences

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Nursing a canasta defeat nearby, Jacque Deuser, 67, said the way Mr. Biden sometimes walked reminded her of her late husband, who had dementia.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2023

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

Gente circense adopta a un niño encontrado en una canasta que tiene un gemelo víctima de un plan para cobrar su herencia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2020

The “bible”, a kind of taco encyclopedia which he plans to publish, was the foundation for the show’s six episodes on barbacoa, carnitas, carne asada, tacos de canasta, guisados, and al pastor.

From The Guardian • Jan. 3, 2020

“I almost wish Susan and Sandra were home so you could play with them. Whatever happened to your canasta circle?”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole