Example Sentences

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Chestnuts are roasting on an open fire for this beautiful Brussels sprouts recipe by the one and only Julia Child.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2021

Punishing heat waves are roasting the Pacific Northwest and central and eastern U.S. simultaneously, placing more than half of the Lower 48 states under alerts from the National Weather Service.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2021

While the vegetables are roasting, make the pesto.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2017

While the beets are roasting, bring 8 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heats.

From Washington Post • Apr. 16, 2016

“We are roasting young chickens for dinner today.”

From Bluebeard by Johnson, Clifton