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banquet

[bang-kwit] / ˈbæŋ kwɪt /
NOUN
formal dinner, usually ceremonial
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“I want to thank President Xi, my friend, for this magnificent welcome,” Trump said in his toast at the state banquet, repeating the personal overture.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

At a banquet in the Great Hall of the People, Nixon declared "there is no reason for us to be enemies".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

When Xi last hosted a banquet for Trump, all six other Standing Committee members attended the event, plus five recently retired members.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

And that was the message both leaders seemed to be sending tonight at the banquet.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“What sort of banquet do we have here?” she said.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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