lavish
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“The scheme relied on Love’s creation of fictitious personas and display of a lavish lifestyle which Love presented to victims both in person and on social media websites,” federal authorities said in a press release.
From Los Angeles Times â Aug. 27, 2026
In a lavish press centre funded by the Americans for the previous government, we ask him about the first press conference he gave there, two days after the Taliban took control of the country.
From BBC â Aug. 24, 2026
The home also boasted several lavish amenities, including a home theater, a primary suite with a private terrace, and a resort-style pool.
From MarketWatch â Aug. 18, 2026
There’s a culture at the time of lavish gift-giving to diplomats and foreign officials, and he’s just terrified that officers of the United States will be beholden and influenced by foreigners.
From Slate â Aug. 17, 2026
The lavish, loose-living owner of the Washington Post, McLean was a buddy of both President Harding and the secretary of the interior.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
The compassionate attention she lavishes on her gentle, troubled protagonist opens up an entire world, if you’re willing to take in what’s been hiding in plain sight.
From Los Angeles Times â Oct. 8, 2024
“For this reason, I wish in my first encyclical to speak of the love which God lavishes upon us, and which we in turn must share with others.”
From Los Angeles Times â Dec. 31, 2022
It lavishes attention on them, correcting the dismissiveness of earlier historians.
From New York Times â Dec. 26, 2021
He’s also a loving father, who lavishes love and a magical pull on his daughter Jennifer.
From Washington Post â Aug. 25, 2021
He lavishes attention on the great storm-colored beast and her tiny rider from the moment we meet in the morning until the moment they disappear for the parade.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Clark’s supporters, however, argue that she’s been unfairly targeted by opposing players who are jealous of all the attention that is lavished upon her.
From The Wall Street Journal â Aug. 13, 2026
King Charles said he was impressed by the design of Europe's first eco mosque and has praised "all the care and attention which has been lavished on it".
From BBC â Jul. 20, 2026
Some cabinet members, like Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, lavished the president with adulation in their comments.
From Salon â Jun. 2, 2026
Likewise, the camera observes Weinberg’s Tereza with a sensual tactility that I haven’t seen lavished on any actor over 70 who hasn’t spent her golden years at the plastic surgeon.
From Los Angeles Times â Apr. 3, 2026
Many nights I lay awake in the shower of straw dust from the mattress above, trying to fathom the marvel of supply lavished upon us.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Wall Street hasn’t exactly been lavishing the stock with praise lately.
From Barron's â Apr. 29, 2026
She’s made headlines for lavishing praise on Clarence Thomas in the past.
From Slate â Apr. 10, 2026
Companies were growing and bosses were lavishing ever-higher pay and perks.
From The Wall Street Journal â Mar. 30, 2026
On social media, Zanu-PF accounts have been lavishing him in praise, commending his philanthropy.
From BBC â Jun. 21, 2025
I was handed to the coach by his Lordship, who took that opportunity of condemning Sir William's want of taste; and lavishing the utmost encomiums on your Julia—with whom they passed as nothing.
From The Sylph, Volume I and II by Georgiana Cavendish
Vocabulary lists containing lavish
"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1â7
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Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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Grade 9, List 6
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