stewed

Example Sentences

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Newsom climbed from San Francisco mayor to lieutenant governor to California’s governorship, where he quietly stewed as Harris leapfrogged past him into the vice presidency.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

A little pasta water and a shower of Parmesan will turn blended squash, stewed greens, roasted red peppers — even broccoli — into something glossy and luxurious.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

A piece of herring—pickled, stewed or fried—constituted a weekday treat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Inside the shell as the smoke clears is stewed lamb over a cream-filled Japanese pancake.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

After the stewed pineapple Grace wants me to come down into the cellar with her to play school.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood