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Recent Examples of pattyInstead of eating the premium patties, the couple stuffed the burgers into a large duffel, adding desserts snatched from the buffet, the blog added.—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 The company’s first kitchens had been built with a specially licensed cooking system referred to later as the Insta-broiler that moved beef patties around an electric heating unit and dropped them through chutes to soak in sauce, then be put in buns and wrapped.—Steve Patterson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 For a rare patty, simply flip the burger to seal the second side, then remove it from the heat.—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026 The lettuce and onions are appropriately crunchy, the light mayo spread prevents sogginess and, most importantly, the quarter-pound patties are large and flavorful, with a noticeable taste of black pepper.—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patty
Chocolate cake is the essence of childhood birthdays.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Guests behave in much the same way, slouching on sofas after a day on the slopes, browsing the art books spread across tables in the main lounge, and helping themselves to something from the cake table.
Stir in the snap peas, then cover and simmer until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of each chicken cutlet and the snap peas are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Add chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the cutlet registers 165ºF, 4 to 5 minutes per side.