roast

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Servers in traditional red clothing were seen bustling between colourfully adorned tables, where attendees dined on dishes including Beijing roast duck, pork buns and tiramisu.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

New entrees were added: fried chicken, pot roast, Swiss steak.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

“It was a very light roast joke about the fact that he’s almost 80 and she’s younger than I am,” Kimmel said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

John Kennedy and aide Dave Powers were sitting in the White House living quarters having a late supper of roast chicken when Bobby walked in.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin