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potlucks

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plural of potluck

as in picnics

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For the less adventurous, a quick cruise to neighboring islands, some of which get washed away by high tide, is a must-do for intimate picnics, shelling, or special soirees.

— Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
LeRoy Hansen, who has lived in the Washington area for four decades, has long visited the peninsula to bike, see the cherry blossoms and attend picnics.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of picnics

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The clubhouse had undergone an extensive renovation about two years ago and is the part of the facility where community banquets are held, the mayor noted.

— Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Plenty of photos and reels come from moving-up ceremonies, sports banquets, and firsts.

— Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Sep. 2026

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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
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

Definition of roasts

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At village panigiria, the communal feasts held for religious holidays, music, and dancing continue long after church.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
These prejudices, combined with the establishment of Italian churches and feasts, led to the belief that Italian immigrants clung too strongly to the traditions of their homeland and refused to assimilate into American culture.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of feasts

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Chanel’s extraordinary trips—access to palaces, private jets, Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, caviar dinners—all pass through the book as mundane elements of the scenery.

— Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026
Pham’s growing following of customers, who have eagerly preordered one of the limited number of ducks, are set to begin arriving to collect their dinners in the next hour.

— Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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