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Noun
But the Neales have come a long way since their first neighborhood cook-off in 2015, which netted them a bowling trophy for best barbecue ribs.—Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 The chili cook-off is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and for $25, visitors can sample and vote for their favorite.—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Drip tray Many electric grills have a drip tray or pan that catches the grease and fat that cooks off from your food.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025 That means the water has mostly cooked off, and the milk solids will then soon start to brown.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cook-off
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