grilled

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It was their first chance to question Kennedy since September, when he was grilled about leadership turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

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

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

Girl, this is 2026, you don’t need to pay for allll that grilled shrimp!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The famous Schaffhauser grilled cheese was made with sourdough bread, not regular white.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff