indulge in

verb

indulged in; indulging in; indulges in
: to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper)
Both candidates have promised not to indulge in further personal attacks for the remainder of the campaign.

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At the event guests had the opportunity to encounter Alice, enjoy boutique shopping, and indulge in teas, pastries, tea sandwiches, champagne, live music, and informal modeling. Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Celebrate this Earth Day by indulging in the fruits, vegetables, fungi and legumes the region plentifully provides at these capital region eateries. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 Samantha Thomas and Charlie Cox indulge in a game of Connect Four during the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London on April 17. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 The seven-year-old Authentic Explorations is a go-to for any gourmet keen to indulge in truffles, bresaola, and Barolo, among other Italian delicacies. The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indulge in

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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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