banquets

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Describing himself as a Catholic from the impoverished aristocracy and an entrepreneur, he says it would offend against both his ethics and his business sense to exclude people from the banquets.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Embraced across China since the 1970s, these tunes are widely performed at both casual gatherings and high-profile state banquets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Equestrian riders will gallop on the grounds of the royal Palace of Versailles, where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette once held lavish banquets.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Perks include priority class registration that allows them to attend practices, premium seats at games, recognition at team banquets and free shoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

I loved the stories Suzanne brought back from the eating-club banquets and parties she went to, but I had no interest in bickering myself.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama