Example Sentences

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The hearing before a Senate committee will grill Sanchez over a complicated affair involving alleged kickbacks in exchange for public contracts for sanitary equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

CEO Shou Zi Chew is set to testify next month before Congress, where U.S. lawmakers will grill him on privacy and data-security practices as well as TikTok’s relationship with the Chinese government.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2023

He is representing himself and will grill his former client on the stand.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2022

Epic will grill them about Apple’s business practices and whether it’s delivering on its promise of a safe, secure experience for developers and iOS users.

From The Verge • May 3, 2021

The chicken you will grill for one hot dish, and do not forget to garnish with rolls of bacon.

From The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius by Grand, Sarah