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canasta

[kuh-nas-tuh] / kəˈnæs tə /


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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

Su cabello volaba alrededor mientras empujaba hacia la canasta con fuerza y esfuerzo tomando el lugar indicado.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 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

Q. Should the NFL replace the kickoff with a high tea at the 50-yard line, where the players will play a vigorous game of canasta to determine the placement of the ball?

From Washington Post • May 27, 2018

Mami starts a canasta group to introduce Mrs. Washburn to other Dominican ladies and help her practice her Spanish.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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