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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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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
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the marinade and place on a plate.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Summer is officially grilling season, so kick off your summer of cookouts right with a wireless meat thermometer from Typhur, grills and smokers from Pit Boss, Oklahoma Joe’s and Charbroil, plus more grill cleaning and cooking gear.
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Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
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Verb
Order the mozzarella grilled on lemon leaves.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
When ready to grill, remove the chicken from the marinade and place on a plate.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Noun
Toss it on the grill for an easy weeknight side, boil it for buttery corn on the cob at family dinners, or slice the kernels into a bright summer corn salad for barbecues and potlucks.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Summer is officially grilling season, so kick off your summer of cookouts right with a wireless meat thermometer from Typhur, grills and smokers from Pit Boss, Oklahoma Joe’s and Charbroil, plus more grill cleaning and cooking gear.
—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2026
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Information still needs to be interrogated, narratives stress-tested and probabilities translated into exposure limits.
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Her new album, Fata Morgana, uses an array of cascading rhythms, impish hooks, and fierce poetry to interrogate her place in a corrupt American society.
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Denver’s brass was asked about those comments on Wednesday, and Wallace responded by sharing some thoughts on the team’s internal and external goals.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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The restaurant chain gets top marks for such fields as short-order cook and cafeteria attendant.
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Photos of Haaland on the tarmac posted to social media were riddled with homophobia and comments questioning the striker’s masculinity.
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Maps published by the Israeli government show the pilot zones encompassing the villages of Froun, Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh and Ghandouriyeh, but commentators question their value, noting Israel does not have a significant presence in those villages.
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Daniel also quizzed Saulter on his personal relationship with Garcia’s family, but the exchange was disregarded after an objection from prosecutors.
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This is a chance for subscribers to quiz Brighton correspondent Andy Naylor about this transfer window and the season ahead.
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Our thriving food capital draws diners out with sunlit farmers markets, midnight taco stands, multigenerational kebab shops and serene sushi dens.
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The original restaurant had become a favorite among Sacramento diners for its meatless comfort food, and even earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2019.
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Link to earlier discovery The new findings come less than a year after Perseverance examined a rock called Cheyava Falls, which scientists described as one of the most intriguing samples collected on Mars.
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Take a couple of minutes to examine one testicle at a time.
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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After the pressure was released through the crack, emergency crews peeled back the tank’s external wall and insulation to pump water inside to cool it down.
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“Grill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grill. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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