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

Crucially, I discovered I wasn’t using nearly enough wine or cream when I stewed mushrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

The idea came from dinner at Le Bouchon, where they serve a winter cheesecake with stewed fruit and — yes — granola.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025

‘And lighting a fire was dangerous in these parts. But I do feel hungry. Hmm! Can I smell it from here? What have you stewed?’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien