junketing

present participle of junket
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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  • Soon, the Toupses began feeding employees’ friends and families who were also struggling, and as word spread, more folks in need started reaching out.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Most of the dealers and suppliers who worked with Brun were addicts themselves, feeding an island ravaged by meth addiction since the 1980s.
    Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.
    Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 June 2026
  • His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.
    Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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  • This structure provides favorable tax treatment and keeps the collection intact, honoring the collector's vision.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The drummer added that Roth taking offense to the idea of honoring Eddie upset him, and the two got into a fight.
    Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
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  • Having eaten nearly every possible version of lobster over the past few days, there was something special about feasting on local mushrooms and indulging in a dozen exquisite Maine oysters.
    Dinaw Mengestu, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
  • Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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  • Romance rumors sparked in early October 2023 when the pair were spotted dining together at Via Carota in New York City’s West Village.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • When the events hit this season, dining rooms from New York to Houston to Philadelphia will fill up with diners chasing prix fixe menus and a chance to try somewhere new without the usual bill.
    Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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“Junketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junketing. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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