How to Use indulge in a Sentence
indulge
verb- She bought a house with a big yard so that she could indulge her passion for gardening.
- It's my birthday. I'm going to indulge.
- The museum is an excellent place to let children indulge their curiosity about dinosaurs.
- Please indulge me while I review the topics we covered yesterday.
- It's my birthday. I'm going to indulge myself and eat whatever I want to eat.
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Quite how to draw the line when so many of the most popular apps indulge so freely is unclear.
— Zak Doffman, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 -
And for extra fun, keep a jar of icing in the fridge to toss a dollop on top and really indulge!
— Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024 -
There’s no evidence that dolphins or coyotes or elephants indulge in it.
— New York Times, 27 Dec. 2021 -
That the host is providing alcohol is not a mandate to indulge, particularly if the guest has a problem with it.
— Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 31 Dec. 2021 -
This bean-to-bar artisan chocolate shop offers its customers the opportunity to indulge in its products in a novel way: at its mousse bar.
— Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021 -
The Brits don't typically indulge in their big holiday meal on Christmas Eve.
— Shivani Vora, CNN, 23 Dec. 2021 -
Feedback from family and a desire to help others indulge safely inspired her to launch The Pink Bakery.
— Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2021 -
Now, with the case in the jury’s hands, the long hours of deliberations have allowed trial watchers to indulge in speculation about what’s happening.
— New York Times, 31 Dec. 2021 -
Britney Spears is celebrating her ability to indulge in some leisure activities, including drinking her first glass of red wine in 13 years.
— Heran Mamo, Billboard, 5 Jan. 2022 -
Noz says to indulge in your rest and in a happy wake-up.
— Danielle Tullo, Seventeen, 18 Aug. 2021 -
At this point, the adults can also indulge in some treats and have a chat to catch up.
— Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 21 Feb. 2022 -
This is a city that’s all about excess and indulging vices.
— Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2019 -
Doug indulges him up to a point, and the dog seems to understand when to knock it off.
— Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024 -
Weddings are an excuse to let loose and indulge in the name of love.
— NBC News, 11 Apr. 2018 -
Just try to pass by the bakery counter on the way out without indulging.
— Gwen Filosa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 -
Leave your common sense at the door and indulge in a night of nonsense.
— SFChronicle.com, 28 Oct. 2019 -
This is seen in how Toni's parents let the young girl indulge her own quirks.
— Agya K. Aning, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2020 -
So go ahead and forget the calories and indulge your sweet tooth.
— cleveland, 13 Dec. 2022 -
But what about the drive to harness our bodies, to indulge and please them?
— Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 18 May 2021 -
That’s far too few games to talk about pace, but indulge me for a second.
— Michael Beller, SI.com, 20 June 2019 -
Wrap tightly and indulge or wrap in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 24 hours for a grab-and-go lunch.
— Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024 -
Skip the so-so treats, and indulge in some of the best chocolate creations in and around Boston.
— Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022 -
With chocolate prices rising, this might be the time to indulge.
— Helen Chandler-Wilde, Fortune Europe, 22 Mar. 2024 -
Fashion is there to be enjoyed, to be indulged—to wow in.
— Elizabeth Kadar, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2023 -
Pour into a glass, garnish with a bright slice of lime, and indulge.
— The Editors, Robb Report, 29 June 2021
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