as in welcomed
to receive or accept gladly or readily
a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk
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The wink sealed the deal and the two spent more than 50 years as a couple, welcomed three children — Luke, Hannah, and Levi, who died in 2025 — and eventually grandchildren, who called him PoPo.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026 -
Atlanta United welcomed the Uzbekistan national team on Wednesday afternoon under sweltering Georgia heat.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
11 June 2026
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The two embraced and Rick dropped a kiss on his boy’s forehead.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The 7-foot Towns, always a standout scorer and rebounder, embraced much more responsibility as a facilitator in these playoffs, an adjustment the Knicks made after falling behind 2-1 in their first-round series against the Hawks.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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“Lapped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapped%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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