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Meanwhile, Coke Zero, in both taste and theme, more resembles classic Coca-Cola, whose marketing notes have more to do with barbecues, first dates and baseball games.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

One of Raman’s measures, introduced shortly after the January 2025 fires, proposed banning outdoor barbecues during times of high fire danger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Most Americans know propane as the bottled fuel that they use to grill meat during summer barbecues or take on camping trips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Ultimately, with corn prices rising, summer barbecues may taste a bit different or cost more.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

They have barbecues for neighbors and coach their children in sports.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman