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Marinating in a look from the night before helps you realize that there is power in versatility; it’s what we need in our everyday lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2023

Marinating sliced Brussels sprouts in a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice helps tenderize them, while a topping of pan-roasted pine nuts and honey mustard dressing complete the dish.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2022

Marinating a mix of Spanish olives with piparra peppers gives them an appealing flicker of heat.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2022

Marinating tempeh in a sweet-salty-sour sauce before cooking is also common.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2021

You may do the like with a very fat Turkey; but the best pickle of that is, the Italian Marinating, boiling Mace, Nutmeg, &c. in it.

From The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened by MacDonell, Anne