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also savouring
1
as in enriching
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored
cuisine that has been generously savored with southern India's rich array of spices
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2
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
as a terminal cancer patient, she's vowed to savor every moment of the time she has left
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There is something to do for just about anybody seeking a relaxing yet enriching vacation.—
Geoff Whitmore,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
After the Iranian Revolution caused the price of oil to soar, enriching the Soviets and encouraging their adventure in Afghanistan, Carter confronted rising energy costs and expanding Soviet influence.—
Tom Donilon,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Dec. 2024
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Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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For now, however, the locker room is enjoying the feeling of winning for the first time in more than 10 weeks.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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This might involve granting clearance to select staff, contracting with specialized cybersecurity firms, or enhancing internal information technology capabilities.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Davis and Jackson have undeniable on-screen chemistry—an essential ingredient for any successful buddy-cop action film—and both are clearly relishing their respective roles.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Park also shared numerous photos of her relishing in Heine’s big day.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Savoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savoring. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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