Example Sentences

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“And my other favorite time is sunset in the upper bedroom or downstairs barbecuing something outdoors. The views really are spectacular.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

There was a picnic scene too, with Prince Philip and the Princess Royal seen barbecuing sausages.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

But that didn’t stop him from sharing an “EXCLUSIVE” video last week that showed African immigrants in Dayton … barbecuing chicken.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2024

As you explain in the book, barbecuing and grilling are not the same thing.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

To check whether she’s staring, I test her with a long gaze to the left of the bleachers, where Dad and his wife Linda are barbecuing.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali