How to Use dine on in a Sentence

dine on

verb
  • Rabbits and deer are much more likely to dine on them in the garden.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Some chew holes in the carrot itself; others dine on the greens.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Some dine on other jellyfish — even their own young when food is scarce.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Lee was raised on Oahu, where her family dined on fresh poke at least once a week.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • In the evening, dine on garden-fresh soups, tasty burgers, and cooked-to-order steaks.
    — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
  • And while these plants welcome pollinators of all kinds, deer don't like to dine on them.
    — Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • And while these plants welcome pollinators of all kinds, deer don't like to dine on them.
    — Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Owls dine on mice, voles, rats, squirrels, rabbits, and other pests that plague gardens and invade homes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Some dined on lunch at its Silo restaurant, while others worked on laptops in nearby chairs.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Guests dined on sea bass, filet mignon, crab cakes, charcuterie and an array of desserts like chocolate cake and dulce de leche, the source added.
    — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • For breakfast, order in-suite or dine on the deck at Pier 12, which dishes up seafood the rest of the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • If your lawn is surrounded by weeds, gophers may be attracted to the area, dining on the roots of the weeds on the way to your lawn.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
  • These giant, but harmless, creatures are attracted by the lights, which in turn attract the plankton the rays dine on.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Indeed, devotees of boy kibble dine on the same combination of rice and meat every single night.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
  • In Vouliagmeni, the patio at Koutales is a great place to watch the sunset and dine on fresh seabass and moussaka.
    — Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
  • Takeout is a significant aspect of the business model, but customers also can dine on site.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Wake up refreshed and dine on-site at Ellie’s Restaurant for Southern brunch favorites.
    — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Guests can dine on the Five Points Patio, overlooking the new event lawn, putting course and practice areas.
    — Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The foursome dined on Tex-Mex fare, including tacos, enchiladas, and refried beans.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The Omani prawns are a signature dish, and local businesspeople pop in for tête-à-têtes while dining on the express lunch menu.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
  • For a rejuvenating trip with your girlfriends, plan to relax in the resort's outdoor soaking tubs and dine on farm-fresh meals during your stay.
    — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
  • Up to 3500 patrons dine on Mexican cuisine daily, but a large part of the appeal is the show.
    — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • No one really knew how to care for an elephant, so this one dined on greens and liquor, but she was described as silky and healthy-looking, about the size of an ox, and tame and friendly.
    — Michele Metychall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
  • During their historic lunar fly-by in April, the Artemis II crew dined on beef brisket, mac and cheese, quiche, and a lot of tortillas.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
  • After a cocktail hour, attendees get their seat assignments and dine on fine cuisine while they get acquainted and exchange gossip with their neighbors.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Tourists can now dine on Mediterranean cuisine at restaurants in Southern Europe and North Africa.
    — Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The couple appeared to dine on pasta and gelato, and do some sightseeing on their trip, stopping at Rome's Colosseum.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • The coroner said that Winger was dining on the restaurant's patio with her husband when a strong gust of wind loosened an umbrella from a table and struck the woman.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • Take Out The Trash Since roaches will dine on food scraps, make sure to empty trash cans around the house regularly and don't let trash sit.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
  • Sally of Evanston and Lori of Chicago, who did not want their last names used, dined on crepes as the family related their story.
    — George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026

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