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luncheon

[luhn-chuhn] / ˈlʌn tʃən /
NOUN
lunch
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The local papers were too busy covering the hors d’oeuvres at Mark Zuckerberg’s celebratory luncheon.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

The data is expected to be welcomed by RBA Governor Michele Bullock, who left open the prospect of a further interest-rate rise on Tuesday, when speaking at a luncheon of financial market participants.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Kim later hosted Xi and their wives for a luncheon before accompanying the Chinese leader to the airport for his departure.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

In recent weeks, Harris has spoken at a fundraiser in South Carolina, a party luncheon in Michigan and a dinner in Arkansas.

From Los Angeles Times May 10, 2026

My mama loves me—she takes the time each mornin’ to make me a nutritious, delicious luncheon!

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper

Dick Cheney, once House minority whip, held weekly policy luncheons with Senate Republicans in the Capitol.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

For up-and-coming filmmakers, an Oscar nomination -- and the attendant glitz and glamour of luncheons rubbing shoulders with megastars like Timothee Chalamet and Steven Spielberg -- is confirmation that persistence pays off.

From Barron's Mar. 4, 2026

As “A Complete Unknown” continues to premiere globally, Chalamet has forgone the stuffy Oscar luncheons and industry events, where actors chat with select reporters and mingle with Academy members and their fellow cinematic elite.

From Salon Jan. 28, 2025

After relocating to Washington, Mrs Trump started taking on first lady duties, such as hosting luncheons and state dinners for visiting world leaders.

From BBC Nov. 9, 2024

Soon we’ll all be representatives of our organizations, meeting high-profile public figures at dinners and luncheons.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau




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