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indulge

[in-duhlj] / ɪnˈdʌldʒ /




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For the Amicus bonus episode, Dahlia and Mark reunite to indulge Amicus listeners’ biggest questions, like who really writes Supreme Court opinions?

From Slate Aug. 13, 2026

The website became known as a pop culture hub, where readers could indulge in the latest celebrity gossip or discover a unique cooking recipe.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

This is not because I believe you should indulge in shame or blame.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

“Jealous Lover” is a spacious, soul-inflected number in the vein of “Beast of Burden” that allows Mr. Jagger to indulge his Curtis Mayfield-style falsetto.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

"Just between ourselves, Blore, and taking into account that we'll probably both be a couple of stiffs before another day is out, you did indulge in that spot of perjury, I suppose?"

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

German director Ilker Catak's film "Yellow Letters", which is in official competition, also indulges in some location-switching, but for a slightly different reason.

From Barron's Feb. 15, 2026

"If a party worker indulges in hate speech or a hate crime, the ruling party may not sanction prosecution. Under this law, the government cannot intervene," the official said.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2026

Mr. Guadagnino also indulges a couple of speeches about young people’s alleged hypersensitivity that veer into trite middle-aged lament and aren’t really relevant to the action.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 9, 2025

It indulges in gestures as grand and unlikely as creating snow for a guest, and as small as a sandwich being cut to make it a little more friendly, a little more fancy.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2025

The idea is so appealing that she briefly indulges in one of those fantasies that momentarily feels real.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

In Salzburg, Dudamel indulged the Vienna Philharmonic’s incomparable lushness, those plush strings, glowing winds, golden brass, voluminous timpani.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Yet Owens eagerly indulged his son’s tale because this kind of thinking is now the primary currency of outrage media.

From Salon May 23, 2026

For all his amiable composure, Ding has indulged in some hot-dogging.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

A stable is secured, and the mare, who senses that something strange is going on, is indulged with apples and caresses.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

Her father often indulged her, giving in to what she wanted, but this time he ignored her pouts, her deliberate silences at the dinner table.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

You’re also indulging in way too much intrigue.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary embarks on a series of extramarital affairs after indulging in romantic fiction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a no-frills cheese pizza.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

Other senators were less interested in indulging me.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

There was no point in indulging in more terror, more anxiety.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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