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banquet

[bang-kwit] / ˈbæŋ kwɪt /
NOUN
formal dinner, usually ceremonial
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But speaking at the annual Lady Mayor's Banquet on Monday, Starmer said China "poses real national security threats", and said London would continue to raise human rights issues with Beijing.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

These very basic, largely made-up dishes "clouded appreciation of the diversity and sophistication of Chinese gastronomic culture", writes Fuchsia Dunlop in her new book, Invitation to a Banquet.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

The president addressed the matter later during a stop at Brookland Baptist Banquet Center in West Columbia, S.C.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2024

Britain rolled out the red carpet for Yoon on Tuesday, with a guard of honour and a coach ride with King Charles to Buckingham Palace, before an opulent State Banquet.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2023

Traditionally, the members of the senior class invited their younger brothers and sisters to the Commencement Dance, held the night before the Junior- Senior Banquet, which was always the last Friday in May.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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