Sentence examples for were grilled from inspiring English sources

Steaks were grilled, Champagne drunk.

Scallops over mesclun greens were grilled to perfect, just-doneness.

Burgers and hot dogs were grilled on site, and guests brought side dishes.

But five baby lamb chops with rosemary were grilled perfectly to medium-rare.

During the hearing, all the experts were grilled under cross-examination.

Decidedly tough, though, were grilled pork chops under a mantel of orange zest and shiitake mushrooms.

Company officials, along with executives from Google and YouTube, were grilled by lawmakers last fall.

When we visited we were grilled about how we knew of it.

That was before Citi executives were grilled in congressional hearings, bringing out more details of Citi's business practices.

The funghi misti — shiitake, Portobello and oyster mushrooms — were grilled beautifully and, happily, escaped the salt shaker's exuberance.

"A few questions were asked of the students, who in turn were grilled by Mr Dimbleby," confides one teacher.