Example Sentences

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The sauce should hang in the balance between sweet and sour, offset by the round fattiness of the olive oil.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

The slaw is simple but packs a lot of flavor, incorporating citrus and mustard, both of which complement the pork and cut through the fattiness.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023

That's why wines with high levels of tannins are commonly enjoyed with thick cuts of steak to help balance the fattiness of the meat and enhance its flavor.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2023

In both dishes, the flavor resides in the meat’s fattiness.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2022

Swirl in a little smoked paprika and you've got a smoky, lightly spicy and acidic sauce that will stand up to the inherent fattiness of your burger.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2021