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savor

[sey-ver] / ˈseɪ vər /




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He seemed to savor the chance to go deeper, to look more closely at our innate capacity for acts both moral and depraved.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Asuncion to savor the moment -- only the second time Paraguay has won a World Cup game in the knockout stage.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

Despite the day’s packed schedule, Harding took time alone to savor the moment — and the extraordinary hillside view.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

You can rent bikes, pick up a picnic or savor s’mores by the fire.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

It was Ann's biggest victory yet, but she had little time to savor it.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

Despite his neurological torments, he savors the wonderful things that have happened to him and the career he has enjoyed.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 9, 2025

But as an adult, she said, she savors the mental challenge.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 15, 2024

Deborah drags a finger through the cream cheese frosting and savors the sweet paradise flavor that is celebrity-anointed success.

From Salon May 7, 2024

It summons thundering drums as Lipa savors a blissful connection, belting “How long can it just keep getting better?”

From New York Times May 3, 2024

She is rich in pauses, which she savors in her mouth.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

During these gatherings, participants were prompted to read aloud from their favorite Morrison works, and share why they savored those particular lines.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

But on birthdays, especially at Olive Garden, the calories didn’t count, and the extra Andes Mint I passed her — because I didn’t care for chocolate in my youth — could be savored.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2026

But the location shots are to be savored, and the performances are good, even if the plot isn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 21, 2026

Yet the proliferation of great songs — written, performed and savored by people — raised the hope that all is not lost.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 4, 2025

I wished I’d savored every hour we had together.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi

Today, the chef’s perfect Sunday is a foodie’s dream — sampling food from around L.A. by driving to different parts of the city, and savoring his alone time the entire day.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

This doesn’t necessarily mean that Tehran will soon be savoring a tasty TACO-fest.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

As I look back on my fondest memories savoring raita, I’m reminded less of its nutritional benefits and more of its taste.

From Salon Mar. 28, 2026

“I feel like I’m on a crime vacation,” said John DePetro, a true-crime content creator and Rhode Island native, savoring the desert climate.

From Slate Feb. 23, 2026

“Live well, Percy Jackson. Become a true hero. Because if you do not, if you ever come into my clutches again . . .” She cackled, savoring the idea.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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