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luncheon

[luhn-chuhn] / ˈlʌn tʃən /
NOUN
lunch
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The local papers were too busy covering the hors d’oeuvres at Mark Zuckerberg’s celebratory luncheon.

From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026

Kim later hosted Xi and their wives for a luncheon before accompanying the Chinese leader to the airport for his departure.

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

The closest “Whistler” comes to interpersonal conflict is when someone is rude at a luncheon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

In recent weeks, Harris has spoken at a fundraiser in South Carolina, a party luncheon in Michigan and a dinner in Arkansas.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026

And then, that evening, as she was washing her face before bed, an idea occurred to Mrs. Richardson, a way this luncheon might serve another purpose, too.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Dick Cheney, once House minority whip, held weekly policy luncheons with Senate Republicans in the Capitol.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

For up-and-coming filmmakers, an Oscar nomination -- and the attendant glitz and glamour of luncheons rubbing shoulders with megastars like Timothee Chalamet and Steven Spielberg -- is confirmation that persistence pays off.

From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026

Typically, this is when Hollywood holds its most glitzy parties and nominee luncheons for the in-crowd, while a slew of sprawling awards shows dot the calendar almost every weekend until the Oscars ceremony in March.

From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2025

After relocating to Washington, Mrs Trump started taking on first lady duties, such as hosting luncheons and state dinners for visiting world leaders.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024

Even more important were the social calls, teas, and luncheons.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis


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