as in welcomes
to receive or accept gladly or readily
a show-off who laps up attention the way a kitten does milk
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
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The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
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Today, the modern interpretation embraces natural texture with a softer, more wearable finish.
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Kaley Cuoco embraces Larry David at the Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premiere after party on June 23 in Los Angeles.
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“Laps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laps%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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