as in welcoming
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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Dim lights, a chic elegant interior, a chatty and trendy crowd, a menu that’s sophisticated but not too pretentious, and a welcoming bar (plus a little je ne sais quoi) are to be expected.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
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The city has a tradition of welcoming spring with creative gatherings and pop-ups like these, welcoming seasonal change with open arms.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Second, leaders should treat authenticity as something to carefully manage rather than simply embracing or avoiding it.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Katie Couric is embracing the joys of aging and being a grandmother.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Drinking (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinking%20%28in%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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