1
as in to love
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
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as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world
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Recent Examples of enjoy
But many of the other robots did not enjoy the same level of success.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2025
Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Among those to have more recently enjoyed its scenery — parts of Star Wars and James Bond movies have been shot on location there — and social scene are Brad Pitt, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Catherine Zeta Jones, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The 44-year-old mainstay has enjoyed a torrid start to 2025 with four top-five starts, winning at Darlington last time out and at Martinsville on March 30.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2025
Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Among those to have more recently enjoyed its scenery — parts of Star Wars and James Bond movies have been shot on location there — and social scene are Brad Pitt, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Catherine Zeta Jones, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The 44-year-old mainstay has enjoyed a torrid start to 2025 with four top-five starts, winning at Darlington last time out and at Martinsville on March 30.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Jelly Roll: Review As with her 2022 Humble Quest Tour, Morris will be joined by her closest fan, son Hayes, who is already a road warrior who travels well, loves to visit catering and hang out with mom’s band.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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As her husband Sean also said, Emily only loves two people, herself and Nicky.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Choose your battles wisely—some arguments aren’t worth winning (or having).—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The movie set, like all others, should have only had blanks on hand, but somehow a number of live rounds made their way to the location and one such bullet ended up in the gun that went off as Hutchins and Baldwin lined up a shot in an old church.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Like many companies, Caterpillar provided guidance for two different scenarios and investors seem to like the outlook as the stock is higher in premarket by 3%.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Wood Pieces For practical reasons, Teri Clar likes to shop for wooden outdoor furniture and decor secondhand.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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SpaceX and Blue Origin are already owned by billionaires who have total decision-making authority.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Of the three Los Angeles homes Swift has owned over the years, this pedigreed residence stands as the crown jewel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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What is indisputable, however, is that Trump relishes busting norms, expanding presidential power and signing dozens upon dozens of executive orders.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker relishing every moment with her baby boy.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Current borrowers should retain access to IBR, depending on legislative outcomes.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Even nestled into a tortilla with hot eggs, cheese and steam, the potatoes retain their crunch on the drive home.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Emerald Check Kettle The standout Emerald Check Tea Kettle can make tea time an experience worth savoring.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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The typically unflappable guard let his arms linger for a couple of seconds, as if to savor the breakthrough.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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That expectation of secrecy continues indefinitely, with only the pope himself possessing the authority to make exceptions.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Both India and Pakistan possess nuclear weapons, and any military escalation could lead to catastrophic consequences.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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