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banquet

[bang-kwit] / ˈbæŋ kwɪt /
NOUN
formal dinner, usually ceremonial
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At an evening banquet on Monday, Xi praised relations between both countries, saying that China and North Korea are "linked by mountains and rivers and share a common destiny", state outlet Xinhua reported.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The East Room is the primary space in the White House for official ceremonies and events and was used to host King Charles' state banquet in April.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

BEIJING—At a state banquet hosted by Xi Jinping last week, President Trump was treated to a Chinese military band playing one of his favorite songs, “Y.M.C.A.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“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

The way he went on for two hours about sitting down to the Lord’s great banquet and eating manna from heaven, we had our hopes set a little on the high side.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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