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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The release of the vacation photos sparked immediate outrage on social media, with critics slamming Moore for indulging in a luxury getaway while Maryland, and particularly Baltimore, grapples with rampant crime and economic struggles.
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
There are online edgelords (not present at the conference) who indulge in old-fashioned antisemitism.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These digital or printed artworks allow people to indulge in the grandeur of old-world portraiture with a tongue-in-cheek sense of fun.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In her Instagram stories, the reality TV personality also shared snaps of herself and Doug dining at Nobu and indulging in lobster and a delectable dessert.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
There are online edgelords (not present at the conference) who indulge in old-fashioned antisemitism.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These digital or printed artworks allow people to indulge in the grandeur of old-world portraiture with a tongue-in-cheek sense of fun.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In her Instagram stories, the reality TV personality also shared snaps of herself and Doug dining at Nobu and indulging in lobster and a delectable dessert.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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