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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According to Belfast Harbour, the city is set to welcome nearly 150 cruise ship visits in 2025, representing 31 different cruise lines.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025 -
Listen to this article 6 min Prince William is not ready to welcome back Prince Harry despite his plea for reconciliation, according to a royal expert.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Ellie is closer than ever to finding Abby, closer than ever to avenging Joel’s death, closer than ever to embracing the dark turn her love for him has taken.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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Differentiating, the final pillar, is about embracing what makes humans unique.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Lap (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lap%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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