indulge in

phrasal 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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My two favorite ways to spend a vacation are indulging in endless wellness experiences and lounging by a beautiful beach. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 And on Friday, June 27, Khloé could be seen with her mother while the two indulged in some birthday shopping — Khloé in a black shift dress with black sandals and black sunglasses, and Kris in a sheer leopard print dress with flats. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 27 June 2025 Invited to tour the 10 Corso Como retail and exhibition space, many guests indulged in the photo-ops provided by the Gentle Monster’s boutique inside the concept store or the Guido Guidi photography exhibit in the gallery space upstairs. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 June 2025 But Smart and Ewing never indulge in the temptation to portray it as a magical step in the healing process, or to uncritically claim that art saves lives. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 June 2025 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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