as in welcoming
to receive or accept gladly or readily
a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk
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Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, then threw a reception at Gatcombe Park, their nearby Gloucestershire home, welcoming family and close friends to celebrate the newlyweds.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026 -
With Mexico welcoming the World Cup for a record third time alongside South Africa and South Korea (2002), this is the only group with three former host countries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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While blue sapphires and orange garnets both work as standalone alternatives for anyone who wants the reference without the logo, another great option is this bee cuban link necklace from SammiBee Jewelry that perfectly capture the bold, elevated style Knicks fans are embracing right now.—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But Woods isn’t the only fan embracing a little playoff magic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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“Lapping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lapping%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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