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banquet

[bang-kwit] / ˈbæŋ kwɪt /
NOUN
formal dinner, usually ceremonial
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BEIJING—At a state banquet hosted by Xi Jinping last week, President Trump was treated to a Chinese military band playing one of his favorite songs, “Y.M.C.A.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

At a banquet in the Great Hall of the People, Nixon declared "there is no reason for us to be enemies".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

At the banquet this evening, he called the talks a "cherished" opportunity.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The size of the Chinese leadership’s presence at the banquet was smaller compared with during Trump’s last visit, in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Nine of the thirteen women attended the banquet.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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