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as in to interrogate
to put a series of questions to
police grilled the suspect, but had to release him when it became clear he didn't have the information they were looking for
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2
as in to ask
to put a question or questions to
grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend
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as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
headed down to the local bar and grill for a beer and a burger
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Recent Examples of grill
Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 9 July 2025
The beer garden’s Maine-style roll ($25 with fries or a side salad) is served on a buttery, grilled split-top bun and filled with a cool lobster salad topped with arugula and dressed in an aioli with a whisper of lemon and tarragon.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
The company is owned by the same family that makes the grills, which are used to prepare meals at the restaurants.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Verb
In a series of 2023 interviews, she was grilled about her and Musk's distinct roles at X and her leadership of the company.
—Jason Abbruzzese, NBC news, 9 July 2025
The beer garden’s Maine-style roll ($25 with fries or a side salad) is served on a buttery, grilled split-top bun and filled with a cool lobster salad topped with arugula and dressed in an aioli with a whisper of lemon and tarragon.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
Outside propane grills are available to have a cook out along with a smokeless fire pit with firewood to watch the stars.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
The company is owned by the same family that makes the grills, which are used to prepare meals at the restaurants.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Verb
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Their new works, spanning sculpture, installation, and mixed media, use architectural motifs as both metaphor and material, interrogating how personal and political histories are built—and unbuilt.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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To really interrogate love today, the band went back in time to examine these concepts over the generations.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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After discussing the options with attorneys for both sides, Judge Arun Subramanian asked the jury to keep deliberating on the remaining charge, which is what prosecutors and defense attorneys asked for. Court then ended for the day.—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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Frequently asked questions What are the disadvantages of Hughesnet? Hughesnet plans have data caps of 100 or 200 GB, which can be easy to hit.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Its signature Fight for $15 organizing effort in fast food restaurants, an industry notoriously difficult to unionize, got California lawmakers to mandate a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in 2023.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Though the property doesn’t have a restaurant, guests are offered direct-to-suite delivery of morning pastries and specialty coffee.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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The network of community leaders and officials all questioned the administration’s determination that Haiti is now safe enough for people to return.—
Churchill Ndonwie,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Interest Rates: While speaking at an event in Portugal Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was questioned about the timing of an interest rate cut.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The 75-minute chat covered nearly all aspects of filmmaking as Schreier got quizzed on stunts (yes, that one), camera angles, visual effects, color grading, music selections, sound design, post-production, casting, editing and more.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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Following Trump's lead, Republicans are likely to quiz Powell on what the hold-up is for easier monetary policy, while liberal Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has been urging Powell to cut as well.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Getty Images Consumers may be pulling back on spending, but fast-casual chains have found at least one way to keep diners coming back: rewards programs.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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While the Detroit-style pizzas are clearly loved by locals, diners can also choose from a variety of pastas, salads, and appetizers, including wings and breadsticks.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Verb
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And don’t forget to examine your nails and the bottoms of your feet, Reid says.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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There are two approaches to this: comprehend the historical odds and position yourself ahead of the earnings release, or examine the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns post-earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are announced.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Rising food costs due to inflation challenges new owner of the lower-level cafe in City Hall The new cafe is a family affair, with Carter-Watson's daughter and other family members helping out.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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Kyiv officials said the attack damaged about 40 apartment blocks, passenger railway infrastructure, five schools and kindergartens, cafes and many cars in six of Kyiv's 10 districts.—
Pavel Polityuk,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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