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.

Examples of indulge in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In other words, a staggering 77% of businesses are either indulging in or considering implementing the power of AI into their organizations. Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024 For me, the secret to staying cool during a long, hot, oppressively humid summer is indulging in a healthy medley of cold, sweet treats. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2024 Eat, drink, and be merry, but don’t miss indulging in the spa or a game of bocce. Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 Also try Metro Diner's Maple Bacon Pancakes, Waffles, and Bread Pudding, which are the perfect sweet and savory treat for mom to indulge in on Mother's Day. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2024 Why invest in something like friendship coaching or spend time indulging in a book about friendships with so many other things going on in our lives as mothers, partners, and professionals that demand our attention? Jazmine Denise Thompson, Essence, 6 May 2024 The Idea of You Temperatures are rising, so indulge in the boy-band bliss and age-gap romance of this Robinne Lee novel adaptation. Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 May 2024 Buy Your Culinary Masters Tickets Now On Saturday, a leisurely morning gives guests the chance to unwind after the previous night’s feast, and serves as a welcome respite before indulging in more incredible meals. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024 Growing up, my mom didn’t practice traditions beyond indulging in a frequent rotation of delectable Jewish deli food. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024

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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

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