indulge in
phrasal verb
indulged in; indulging in; indulges in
: to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper)
Both candidates have promised not to indulge in further personal attacks for the remainder of the campaign.
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To minimize the unending fusillade of Trump’s first weeks in office, to choose to turn away, to shut off the news, is to indulge in self-soothing.
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
Kevin Heinz | Getty Wang still shops secondhand, reselling items when she’s done with them, and rarely indulges in luxury purchases.
—Mike Winters,raffi Paul, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Like too much modern horror, the remake indulges in lame jump scares and questionable plotting.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Guests can indulge in a variety of on-property entertainment options including a bowling alley, private cinema, outdoor tennis court and a dedicated suite of Mandarin Oriental staff.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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David Remnick, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025
Kevin Heinz | Getty Wang still shops secondhand, reselling items when she’s done with them, and rarely indulges in luxury purchases.
—Mike Winters,raffi Paul, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Like too much modern horror, the remake indulges in lame jump scares and questionable plotting.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Guests can indulge in a variety of on-property entertainment options including a bowling alley, private cinema, outdoor tennis court and a dedicated suite of Mandarin Oriental staff.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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