indulgence
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By his side, the regional mining and geology director, Souleymane Sanogo, took aim at a climate of indulgence which allows irregular miners to thrive.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
When it comes to your loved ones, paying for more information can feel less like an indulgence than a responsibility.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
His only indulgence was a collection of about 10 inexpensive wristwatches, bought from roadside shops on trips between Sikar and home.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Double sauce is not necessary, but I like a little indulgence underscoring the practicality of a packable meal.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Archie allowed himself the indulgence of a quiet, confident laugh, but closed his fists to hide his moist palms.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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I love skincare, that’s one of my little indulgences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
The growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, greater scrutiny of ingredients, and government policies around food assistance are all nudging consumers away from traditional indulgences.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
The bigger screens start out as indulgences for gadget nerds, but by 2020, nearly everyone is upsizing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Rising to prominence with the aristocratic Hesketh Racing, Hunt's ability behind the wheel shone through his personal indulgences just enough for him to win his first and only title with McLaren.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025
On small things I was thrifty enough; no expenditures on “carousing,” flashy clothes, or any of the other indulgences that are often smugly believed to undermine the budgets of the poor.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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Rosaries and other indulgenced articles do not lose their indulgences, when they are loaned or given away, for the indulgence is not personal but attached to the article itself.
From Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 by Anonymous
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