cook for
Example Sentences
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He was planning to go home when he was approached by a Russian man with an alluring offer: work as a restaurant cook for the equivalent of $5,200 a month—a staggering enticement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Avtar had worked as the temple’s head cook for the last 23 years, and he was deeply involved in service to both the Sikh community and the Tracy area in general, Deep said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
"They all cook for each other," Ms Kennedy says.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
Usha Vance agreed this had happened, long ago, but when McCain asked about her favorite dish of his, she said he doesn’t cook for her anymore.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025
The cook was so delighted to have someone to cook for, she prepared two eel pies.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
