canasta

Example Sentences

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“Coates had those steely blue eyes, and after the canasta comeback, he threw the cards out the window. He was kind of an out-of-control guy.”

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

Oscar’s mother, Doña Marina, has recently joined the canasta group, and during one of the games, Mami and she have discovered that they are related.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez