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In places the grasses are punishingly thick for this Open, but as fearsome as it looks, the rough has browned off, it is more brittle than juicy and therefore potentially playable.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

Cover and cook just until the whites are opaque and the cheese has browned, about 1 minute — or until the egg is done to your liking.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022

Fill the potato skin with the green mash and bake the spuds for another 20 minutes until the filling has browned on top.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2021

Turn up the heat to its highest setting and roast for 12 minutes more, until the ducks are cooked and the skin has browned.

From The Guardian • Nov. 17, 2018

Seer asked, then added, “When the meat has browned, add some broth so it doesn’t stick to the pan.”

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry