BBQ
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Example Sentences
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Even an outdoor BBQ can be too hot to handle.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Still, there are potential growth drivers, such as the company’s limited-time Smoky BBQ menu and World Cup promotions.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
He stood on the roof of the Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge, brandishing a chicken wing and a fridge-size bottle of barbecue sauce while chewing on a stogie.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
When he cooks, Foley said he often reaches for McCormick’s recipe mixes, made for easy addition to tacos, gyros or Korean BBQ.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
I put my headphones on, find the playlist E.J. made for the end-of-summer BBQ at the rec center.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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