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Recent Examples of fricasseeIn 2015, the Firebirds were fricasseed by Imhotep, 40-0, before the game was halted with 2:51 left in the first quarter by mutual agreement between the teams.—Aaron Carter, Philly.com, 1 Nov. 2017
The situation was on the minds of many who cheered when the Ford steamed from its pier in Norfolk, with tugboats hugging the carrier's hull and sailors lining the sprawling deck in their dress-white uniforms.
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Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
History trickled into the bitterness between the two sides and left Roberts still steaming even after the Dodgers’ 8-6 win.
Octopus with Calabrian Chile Vinaigrette At Eddie’s in Silver Sands, octopus is braised for over three hours, then roasted in olive oil for a crisp exterior and tender interior.
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Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Pollan tries his hand at baking, brewing, and braising in this series, with a little help from chef Samin Nosrat.
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