lavish
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Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement following allegations of his lavish federal prison lifestyle.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 2, 2026
You may be wondering just what kind of company would be so willing to lavish the resources required for a full-scale New York City musical, accompanied by loads of free merch.
From Slate β Oct. 1, 2026
Then there was last Thursday’s lavish White House dinner honoring Xi Jinping.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 30, 2026
Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the property is packed with lavish amenities, including a basketball court, wine cellar, home theater, entertainer’s bar, and spacious chef’s kitchen.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 30, 2026
The Continental is small but lavish, lots of blue and off-white.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. SΓ‘nchez
He lavishes attention on the more culturally salient story of Riefenstahl but muddles its significance in a playful, morally uncommitted approach that perhaps might be more satisfying with supplemental biographical material.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 31, 2024
“For this reason, I wish in my first encyclical to speak of the love which God lavishes upon us, and which we in turn must share with others.”
From Los Angeles Times β Dec. 31, 2022
Indeed the most startling thing about the whole thing is Raiff’s regard for his own charms, which presumably explains the close-ups he lavishes on both Andrew and the women who indulge him.
From New York Times β Jun. 16, 2022
The playwright sneaks in bits of enjoyable wordplay, too, as when Rev lavishes praise on his own grilling skills.
From Washington Post β May 26, 2022
He lavishes attention on the great storm-colored beast and her tiny rider from the moment we meet in the morning until the moment they disappear for the parade.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Michael Carrick struck a chord with many Manchester United fans as he lavished praise on Kobbie Mainoo after his side's thrilling 5-2 victory over Ipswich at Old Trafford, calling the midfielder's performance "immense".
From BBC β Sep. 5, 2026
With vast sums lavished on artificial intelligence investment over the past two years, markets are growing increasingly nervous about whether firms can deliver results to match.
From Barron's β Aug. 25, 2026
The numbers tell the story: In 2023 Americans lavished $36 billion on moms, compared to $23 billion on dads.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jun. 19, 2026
Some cabinet members, like Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, lavished the president with adulation in their comments.
From Salon β Jun. 2, 2026
She lavished on Reginald everything she had, she was so happy to get a young man.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
Allies hope to avoid a blow-up in Turkey by showcasing new spending and deals, and lavishing on hospitality.
From Barron's β Jun. 30, 2026
Daphne and Eddie magnanimously turn the other cheek and then go back to lavishing one another with murmured compliments.
From The Wall Street Journal β May 29, 2026
She’s made headlines for lavishing praise on Clarence Thomas in the past.
From Slate β Apr. 10, 2026
State media puts out a continuous stream of reports showing the diminutive dictator lavishing gifts on temples, and as a pallbearer at the funerals of senior abbots.
From BBC β Jan. 23, 2024
But the said Elizabeth delighted specially in St John the Evangelist, lavishing on him all the honour she could.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Eileen Power
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1β7
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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Grade 9, List 6
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