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potlucks

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plural of potluck

as in picnics

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It’s seen a parade of picnics, oodles of cherry blossom oglers and, for nearly 30 years, a sculpture of a giant buried in its dirt.

— Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026
Those who couldn’t wait to give their new treats a taste formed impromptu picnics.

— Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of picnics

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Built around three Sichuan-style banquets, the show uses painting, video and installation to explore the region’s culture and its ideas about life and death.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
The wave-like architecture of the banquets means each nook of the restaurant feels private.

— Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 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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Who can deny themselves a frosty scoop of deliciousness between Mediterranean feasts?

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Autumn in New England, through Gerwig’s lens, is a land of books, ink pens, books, costumes, books, fireplaces, books, feasts, books, and ever-turning leaves.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of feasts

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Every piece in the house comes with a story, and Dirand heard many of them over years of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with the couple.

— Lucas Oliver Mill, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2026
She’s been photographed with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (no relation) at banquet dinners and golf resorts, clinking wine glasses and even leaving an event with him in the same car.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

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