as in regaling
to entertain with a fancy meal
a lobbyist who regularly junkets politicians who are friendly toward the oil industry
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The 21-time PGA Tour winner engaged a small group on a practice green, going over technique, drills and flatstick psychology while also regaling them with stories about golf greats—like how keeping an eye on the hole helped Beth Daniel transform her putting game.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025 -
On the way back to her workstation after the 0830 all clear, Masako indulged this innocent conceit by regaling some of her Kenjo coworkers with a claim about her father’s apparently magical ability to protect himself and his family from American bombs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, rather than being powered by nuclear fusion, like stars are, the engines of these objects are supermassive black holes greedily feeding on surrounding matter and blasting out energy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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By simulating Earth with a global climate model, and feeding it a bewildering variety of data, the team brought snapshots of these ancient planets to life in some 85 slices of geological, paleontological history.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Today, loyal fans make the drive up Left Hand Canyon to jam out to bluegrass, folk, Americana and other genres while feasting on hearty fare.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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Golden Eve will feature in-depth interviews and career retrospectives for the recipients of the two special awards, honoring people from the movie (DeMille) and TV (Burnett) business who have made lasting contributions on and off screen.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Sinclair Broadcast Group announced plans to air a remembrance special honoring Kirk on all Sinclair stations Friday.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Going to lunch with Hagerty was equivalent to dining with the Queen of England.—
Hannah Shirley,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the heart of the resort is the Hotel Collection that puts guests within a short walk from the spa, pool, and dining outlets.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Junketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junketing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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