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Noun
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Parts of the reservoir are accessible for recreational activities, such as fishing, boat rentals and picnics, its website says.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026 -
Sunset picnics stretch for hours, multigenerational families claiming the same patch of sand summer after summer.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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While the women of the British royal family, including Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton, are known to break out their tiaras for state banquets, the royal headpieces don't always make an appearance at such events.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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During the 1960s and 1970s, Chicago reunited with beloved space pioneers by welcoming the astronauts home with grand parades, celebratory banquets and even question and answer sessions with local students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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McIlroy feasts on wider fairways as one of the best drivers of the ball.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Her concerts are multimedia feasts that combine these multifarious aspects, thought-provoking performances complete with sections of song, spoken word, and visual effects.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
Noun
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There’s a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen, for family dinners at home after long days on the beach, and lots of smaller cafés and convenience shops a quick walk away.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Stop in for the homey buffet lunches and dinners, if only for the panoramic views of Sweden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Potlucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potlucks. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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