capers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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“Deadliest Catch” never needed stupid capers to create tension, and with any luck there won’t be many more.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
He recommends chicken piccata, a bright and acidic dish that’s heavy on butter, capers, lemon juice and lemon zest.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
The pair likes off-the-beaten-path capers while traveling, Rodrigues said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025
"Stranger Things definitely needs to switch off its boombox, hang up its catapults and admit it's too old for these capers, but it's worth indulging it one last time," Seale wrote.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025
It was delicious, thick with rice and chunks of chicken, cubed potatoes, green olives, and capers.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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