banquets
Example Sentences
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Kim, absorbing North Korea’s first major combat losses in many decades, has lavished surviving families with banquets, gold medals and new Pyongyang apartments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
"I've been to state banquets, they're lovely, but you never get to speak to the visiting head of state," he said, adding it was better to prompt a debate by not attending.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025
It’s the week of distractions for players and coaches, with interviews, banquets, pep rallies and constant phone calls seeking tickets.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024
Louis XVI — the Sun King — and Queen Marie Antoinette held lavish banquets at Versailles before they were beheaded during the French revolution.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
As mayor almost his only duty was to preside at banquets, given on the Shire-holidays, which occurred at frequent intervals.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
