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

But sometimes, while playing house, Sam would have an urge to race around with the pretend dinner in its plastic dish, and bomb the animals instead of feeding them nicely.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry