as in to welcome
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the studio audience for the infomercial seemed to drink in—a little too readily—every word of the host's spiel
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His ability to transcend generations with his timeless songs resonates with a diverse demographic, welcoming both long-time fans and newcomers.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
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Gigi welcomed her daughter Khai with her ex Zayn Malik in September 2020, one year before the couple split in October 2021.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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While those connotations may have long since lost their relevance, contemporary designers have been embracing lace more than ever recently, filling collections in New York Bridal Fashion Week with beautiful gowns crafted in the delicate, classic material.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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But Morrow argued that the military faces a massive challenge in motivating part-time troops to truly embrace physical wellness and fitness, citing psychological research.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Drink (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drink%20%28in%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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