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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Visitors are quickly welcomed into this respectful rhythm, and that’s where Costa Rica’s transformative power begins.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Faith amid the dip While some churchgoers puzzle over what to make of crypto, Renee has found that at least one pulpit is welcoming.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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The ethos to cook classic Northern Thai food while embracing local ingredients will remain the same—like use of sea buckthorn in place of tamarind.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our work there was facilitated thanks to political leaders who chose not to rely solely on conventional engineering solutions but instead embraced design and cultural ambition through international competitions.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Lap (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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