indulgent
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Ultimately, the risk is that prolonged war and indulgent external backing produce a state whose pathologies are dangerous in and of themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
If you’re lucky, your table will overlook the famous fountain show — a spectacle that somehow makes an already indulgent steak dinner feel even more special.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
What struck me most was the assumption beneath it all: that stopping to eat is not indulgent or inefficient, but necessary.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
Chocolate “creates a moment,” said David Landeros, Li-Lac’s corporate sales manager, pointing to its indulgent taste.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
She was the youngest of the two daughters of a most affectionate, indulgent father; and had, in consequence of her sister’s marriage, been mistress of his house from a very early period.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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