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cheesesteak

British  
/ ˈtʃiːzˌsteɪk /

noun

  1. a sandwich filled with grilled beef and cheese

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A crowd of about 50 supporters and curious locals meet the candidate at Donkey’s Place, a venerable deli that serves a meatier cheesesteak than more-famous shops in nearby Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

‘Where do you go to get your favorite cheesesteak or soft pretzels, possibly?’

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2025

The “starting lineup” offers chicken strip sandwiches, hot dogs, a sirloin tips sandwich and a cheesesteak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Despite its name, it’s become a hot spot for its Philly cheesesteak.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2024

Wes was walking down a street, a Philly cheesesteak in one hand and a new pair of blue jeans in the other.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore