as in feeding
to entertain with a fancy meal
a lobbyist who regularly junkets politicians who are friendly toward the oil industry
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And increasingly, experts say these two crises are feeding each other.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 May 2026 -
The scientists behind the model, which is now being evaluated in a clinical trial, trained it by feeding it CT scans from patients who had been screened for other medical conditions then were later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Held at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of events, honoring both established and emerging talent in television.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two were teammates, with Crowe feasting on spot-up 3s as defenses swarmed Kennard and Division I basketball coaches watched in the stands.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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When the weather turns, dining moves indoors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.—
Ana Khan,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
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“Junketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junketing. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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