junketed

past tense of junket
as in honored
to entertain with a fancy meal a lobbyist who regularly junkets politicians who are friendly toward the oil industry

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recognized
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  • Three high school students recognized him and contacted police.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Scott has been recognized at the national level, too, with presidential appointments from both former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden, and earned a lifetime achievement award from Biden last year.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Junketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junketed. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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