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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In August, a planning and zoning committee in the Chicago suburb of Naperville voted 4-4 on whether to welcome a Dutch Bros, with its city council yet to take the next step.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
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Neighbors welcome Elanco to The Valley Seven decades ago, Elanco spun off from drug company Eli Lilly to manufacture medicines for animals instead of humans, including drugs for dogs, cats, cattle, swine and poultry.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ever since, Swifties and bakers alike have embraced the singer's sourdough skills.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The corporate campus includes more open space and outdoor seating to embrace a hybrid work culture.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Lap (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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