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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

Perhaps this is because religion doesn’t seem to be among the ingredients that contemporary Victor Frankensteins are using to cook up and refine their creations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026

No matter how you dress them, whatever complicated motivations and methodologies you cook up, they’re all cut from the same pattern.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2024

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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