as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else
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Francis enjoyed immense popularity with rank-and-file Catholics during his 12-year papacy but struggled with conservative church hierarchy, sometimes finding himself at odds with traditional voices within the Curia.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Buckwheat Though technically a seed, buckwheat is enjoyed in the same way as whole grains.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Williams likes the single-button power control over the trigger mechanism.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Whether Grandpa was in charge of making his famous recipe, helped Grandma whip up his favorite cake, or just liked to put in a request for his favorite dessert, these recipes are just like the ones Grandpa always looked forward to eating after Easter dinner.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of Loloi The collaboration is rounded out by 20 throw pillows, which Brent loves for their ability to encourage individuality.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
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Some may love the public display, but emotions can run high and, in general, nobody wants to be proposed to amidst a crowd of tourists, traffic, or New York construction—especially if your love is on the timid side.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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The casket carrying the body of the late pontiff is now being taken to the St Mary Major (Santa Maria Maggiore), which Pope Francis picked as his final resting place, breaking tradition.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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An 18-year-old victim who was also taken to a hospital is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries and expected to make a full recovery.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Get off (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off%20%28on%29. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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