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dinner

[din-er] / ˈdɪn ər /


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She had been calling Lee in for his dinner when she noticed a message he had written in chalk on a pavement near their home.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The resort still hosts elaborate events, like a charity dinner and golf outing last week that included a speech by Justice, accompanied by Babydog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Occasionally since he retired three years ago, he’ll make dinner.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

If not, we’d go to Musso & Frank Grill to get a shrimp cocktail and steak dinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Mom, Celia, Avery, and Aunt Jen are here, with “Go, Grace and Jonah” posters they made last night after Jonah and his family came over for a spaghetti dinner.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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