grilled

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At the union group’s endorsement meeting, members grilled Swalwell about several issues, including his claimed residency in Livermore, his involvement with a nonunion film production, and his ability to manage his own finances.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

House-made corn tortillas, and your choice of lamb, goat, or beef birria, served traditionally or as grilled cheesy tacos with a dipping consommé.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Live Nation Chief Executive Michael Rapino was grilled Thursday at the concert promoter’s monopolization trial, as he sought to defend the company’s ticket fees and past boasts about its dominant market share and profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Noem was also grilled by lawmakers about the contracting process for the ads and how Republican-connected firms were awarded the bids.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

I wasn’t a grilled cheese sandwich, after all.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli