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With 275 acres of land around a freshly remodeled Hard Rock Stadium, he had spent years trying to cook up ways to develop more events on his site.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

To do so, I stay away from bistros in fancy neighborhoods, which charge too much and often cook up mediocre food.

From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026

“They asked us if we could cook up a solution that would address that need,” said John Rogers, who leads the engineering team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025

Then, after the tour, the guests are able to cook up some of what they have found.

From Salon ● May 30, 2024

Right here and now I am going to cook up a feast and eat until I drop and then I’ll be careful.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen


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