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potlucks

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plural of potluck

as in picnics

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So, the question is when – not if – do the wasps retreat from their crusade on Wisconsin picnics.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Labor Day might mean barbecues, picnics and the traditional end of summer to most people, but what’s the official reason for the holiday?

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 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

Definition of banquets

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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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Taylor described team dinners, practice rounds and visits to the course as opportunities to build those relationships before the competition begins.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
The shows may be the official business of the week, but once the lights go down, the calendar fills up with store cocktails, intimate dinners, afterparties, brand activations and blockbuster raves — most of the time, all on the same night.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

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