roast

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American and Chinese business leaders dotted the hall, tucking into dishes like lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef ribs, Beijing roast duck and tiramisu.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Roast of Kevin Hart Kia Forum Los Angeles showed up to the Forum in Inglewood for the roast of Kevin Hart, the comedian we love to hate but also love to laugh with.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"He was always singing in the kitchen, cooking breakfast, and making roast dinners," Harry says.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Drain and dry them well — this part matters — then toss with olive oil and spices and roast until they’re slightly crunchy on the outside.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

After all, he’d had a furious outburst just because he’d wanted roast beef instead of puttanesca sauce.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket