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Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
grillnouna grated utensil for broiling meat, fish, vegetables, etc., over a fire; gridiron.
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Note: if you are grilling peeled and de-veined shrimp, they will take about 2 minutes less.
From Washington Times ● May 28, 2023
People exercising in gyms or dance schools will be exempt; so will cooks when they are grilling, and people with illnesses that make it difficult for them to wear face masks.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
Over two days, senators are grilling the House Democrats prosecuting the case and the Republican president’s defense team.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2020
That means pound-for-pound fireworks are less than half the price of the hot dogs many people are grilling this 4th.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2018
While cutlets are grilling, sprinkle tortillas with few drops of water and wrap in aluminum foil.
From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Mitzi Perdue