as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
he really gets off on being the person in charge of everyone else
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At home, the family still enjoys the simple joys of cooking.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Who should attend The Pitch is for anyone who cares about improving our community — and enjoys a little competition.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The couple loves to travel and has an affinity for izakayas, aka casual Japanese bars that are social but intimate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Everyone loves the idea of being financially independent, and the FIRE approach makes that life accessible.—
Carlos Grider,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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That’s Politics 101, Larson likes to say.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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The coach also likes how Pope has handled the pace and the pressure of the NCAA Tournament, since Texas had 34 assists and just 14 turnovers in the first two rounds.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Mar. 2026
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Gets off (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20off%20%28on%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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