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refreshment

[ri-fresh-muhnt] / rɪˈfrɛʃ mənt /
NOUN
small amount of food or drink
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Niccol said during the investor meeting that the company needed to further refine its supply-chain operations to guarantee more regular refreshment of goods to stores.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026

According to Wilson, the board indicated an “openness” to some unspecified director refreshment over several years and a phased de-staggering of the board over time.

From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026

Few breakfasts and refreshment breaks didn’t include someone squeezing a cylinder of icy concentrate into a pitcher, adding water and stirring until it became a drinkable delight.

From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2026

But the weekend gathering wasn’t all hand-wringing and liquid refreshment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025

I with the refreshment stand has grape soda.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord

Iraqis greeted them with gifts of drinks and food, continuing the tradition of offering refreshments to pilgrims.

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

Having attended festivals since the age of 16, the 30-year-old has noticed the price of refreshments at festivals has gone up too - so he's diversifying.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

There will also be complimentary garden refreshments such as homemade soup and fresh bread from Clark Street Bakery. 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday in May; 10808 Culver Blvd.,

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026

The new L9 and other refreshments in its L series could be critical for 2026 volume momentum, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026

His lordship had been entertaining two guests, a young lady and gentleman, in the summerhouse, and had watched my father's approach across the lawn bearing a much welcome tray of refreshments.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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