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[feest] / fist /




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The quakes hit as La Guaira was marking the feast of San Juan, an annual celebration featuring the ritual beating of drums.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

It was a feast day and everyone was celebrating, but M's daughter stayed in her room crying.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

"This year's been a bit of a feast," Rob admits.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

That is the power of no, and also a few Instagram photos of a bountiful Thanksgiving feast at Gracie Mansion.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

At a bear feast, the bear’s skull was ribboned and set out on a good red cloth, spoken to, honored.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich

But it also reminds me of why Ashitaka’s central question remains as moving as the film’s visual feasts: Why can’t humans and the forest live together in harmony?

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

The bigger cities like New York and Philadelphia boasted theaters, but for most American families across the 13 newly independent states, public entertainment options generally were limited to dances, feasts and local traveling fairs.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 15, 2026

Schwarzenegger called the Hahnenkamm "the best run with the best athletes", proceeding to list all his Austrian food favourites on which he feasts in Kitzbuehel.

From Barron's Jan. 24, 2026

"But the key is moderation and clinical supervision - this is not a licence for unlimited mango feasts."

From BBC Aug. 15, 2025

His uncle Gerion liked to set him on the table during feasts and make him recite them.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

Startups that spent years fighting for crumbs of the Pentagon’s budget as the handful of large defense corporations feasted are suddenly finding themselves welcomed to the table and courted by Silicon Valley venture capital.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

We feasted on smoked pork belly, which was fatty and fork-tender, smoked brisket, baked beans, and, of course, candied sweet potato with plenty of butter, cinnamon, and sugar.

From Salon Jan. 13, 2026

Australia resumed at 271-4 with Head on 142 and Carey 52 and they feasted early on some mediocre bowling.

From Barron's Dec. 20, 2025

America feasted on NFL football this past Thanksgiving.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 3, 2025

Her brother Viserys had once feasted the captains of the Golden Company, in hopes they might take up his cause.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

They remain for a year, feasting and recovering, before Circe helps them prepare for the journey ahead.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

I’m sure there’s a way to pooh-pooh Tuesday’s outburst by pointing out the expansion of the cup from 32 to 48 teams and arguing the competition is diluted and the stars are feasting.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

Detractors said lions were increasingly feasting on livestock as their prey, such as deer, has declined, and some expressed concerns about the safety of pets and loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 12, 2026

They have taken advantage of the long summer days in Siberia, or Mongolia, feasting on bugs and berries.

From BBC Dec. 28, 2025

Going then to the great hall, lords and crew prepared for feasting.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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