Example Sentences

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"Inevitably, my teenagers are frying eggs and making food a couple of hours later," says Vicki.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

There are frying pans, bits of a microwave, parts of a television.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2021

While the wings are frying, in a small or medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot sauce and butter and cook until the butter has melted, about 2 minutes; whisk until combined.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2021

Migrants say they are coming to the United States because droughts are frying Central American harvests, they can’t pay their bills, and gangs are recruiting children.”

From Washington Post • May 29, 2019

It’s enough to tell you that we’ve divided many things like meat and fats and oils and are frying, our own potatoes.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank