as in to welcome
to receive or accept gladly or readily
a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk
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During a January interview with Women's Weekly, Ward shared her initial impression of Australia and how her priorities changed after the couple welcomed daughters Rosie, 42, and Matilda, 39 and son Joe, 34.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
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During the port call in Kingston, government officials, members of the Jamaica Defense Force, and students from local universities will be welcomed aboard the carrier to observe aircraft carrier operations.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Why writers should embrace the chaotic process of play.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The two smiled and embraced one another while holding a sonogram.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Lap (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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