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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Look for ways to indulge in joy without splurging. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026 Guests who have residence rentals can savor casual meals at Trough, ideal for breakfast and lunch, or indulge in fine dining at Pomp, where dishes highlight local, seasonal ingredients. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026 For style-conscious globetrotters, opportunities for indulging in their passion for fashion while on vacation are levelling up in 2026. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Last year's viewers got a chance to see Matthew McConaughey, Charli xcx and Martha Stewart appear in a series of ads for Uber Eats, Shania Twain play a singing tongue for Coffee-Mate and even Vin Diesel indulge in the slow lane for Häagen-Dazs. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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