grilled

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Mark and Gustavo, what are the topics you hope candidates will be grilled on?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

She has publicly grilled Silverman about needing access to more discovery materials, and the medical examiner’s report detailing how Hernandez died was not made public until Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The only distinguishing features were a few hurried strips of grilled chicken and a light dusting of Tony Chachere’s — not stirred into the sauce, mind you, but sprinkled on top, like an afterthought.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who is presiding over the case, grilled Wirshba about the purpose of the sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The air smelled of grilled meat and fresh-cut flowers.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan