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indulgence

[in-duhl-juhns] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒəns /


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Frequent indulgence is potentially addictive—and hazardous to your wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The company hopes to capture higher-margin sales and appeal to younger consumers, who are gravitating toward customized, colorful drinks as an affordable indulgence.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

However, the evidence suggests it may be wiser to treat it as an occasional indulgence rather than a daily staple.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

It’s about flights that blur the line between official duty and personal indulgence.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Indeed, I heard several times his lordship express the view that without the participation of such a personage, any discussion on the topic of Germany would be little more than an indulgence.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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