GRILL in a Sentence

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For GRILL, below is one of 15 sentences:
Each night, we run to the ravine, and we remove the stones which we have piled upon the iron grill to hide it from the men.

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 Meanings and Examples of GRILL
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
grill
 v.  question severely; torture or afflict
Classic Sentence:
1  Of a sudden the earth fell in before us, and we saw an old iron grill over a black hole.
Anthem By Ayn Rand
Context  Highlight   In PART ONE
2  But we pulled at the grill and it gave way.
Anthem By Ayn Rand
Context  Highlight   In PART ONE
3  Each night, we run to the ravine, and we remove the stones which we have piled upon the iron grill to hide it from the men.
Anthem By Ayn Rand
Context  Highlight   In PART ONE
4  You are much too pretty, as well as too good, to be grilled alive in Calcutta.
Jane Eyre By Charlotte Bronte
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXV
Example Sentence:
1  This relatively new concept gives the user the additional benefit of convection cooking and, on some models, a grill.
2  The bank clerk peered at the customer through the grill.
3  Put it under the grill for a minute to brown the top.
4  For easy peeling, grill the peppers until the skin starts to char.
5  In violation of the Miranda law, the policemen grill the suspect for several hours before reading him his rights.
6  Do not worry if I scurry from the grill room in a hurry.
7  Accidentally brushing against the hot grill, I sear my hand badly.
8  The only other variation we employ is buttered on both sides Texas Toast that's been grilled to golden glory.
9  Fearing being grilled ruthlessly by the secret police, Masha faced her inquisitor with trepidation.
10  Burgers are the restaurant's specialty, and I sampled a big, juicy Island Burger that got its flavor from grilled pineapple and onions with tomato.
11  This wine would be a nice complement to grilled dishes.