dish

Example Sentences

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The by-election was a petri dish that Labour had been watching closely, because if Burnham could beat Reform on that stage, it might signal that he could beat Reform in a general election.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

Phil Rizzuto would meet the moment by spending 10 minutes reviewing every single appetizer and side dish on the menu at the hotel steakhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

“It’s chicken curry. We do a different dish every day for the communal meal,” Sadeq said, nodding at the pot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

On Wednesday, a video of Governor Maura Healey swept social media with her signing a declaration stating the Scottish dish was now legal in the state of Massachusetts.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Personally, I prefer a dish of good English peas.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood