grilled
Britishadjective
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cooked on a grill or gridiron
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having a grille
Example Sentences
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She has publicly grilled Silverman about needing access to more discovery materials, and the medical examiner’s report detailing how Hernandez died was not made public until Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Down the street, a popular cafe is bursting with customers waiting to purchase its famous grilled sandwiches and iced coffee.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
At the union group’s endorsement meeting, members grilled Swalwell about several issues, including his claimed residency in Livermore, his involvement with a nonunion film production, and his ability to manage his own finances.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The dry-aged grilled branzino was flaky and beautifully cooked, but the standout was the chicken al pastor, served with a fresh pineapple salad and pineapple butter—bright, savory, and just a little indulgent.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
The famous Schaffhauser grilled cheese had three different kinds of cheese in it—Swiss cheese and two other ones with funny-sounding names I couldn’t pronounce.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
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