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Noun
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Depending on the season (the camp opens from May through December, when temperatures are pleasant), days fill with picnics in the mountains, visits to Buddhist festivals, or merit-making ceremonies at nearby temples and shrines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026 -
There's a good reason potato salad is a staple at potlucks, picnics, or really any gathering in the South.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the women of the British royal family, including Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton, are known to break out their tiaras for state banquets, the royal headpieces don't always make an appearance at such events.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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During the 1960s and 1970s, Chicago reunited with beloved space pioneers by welcoming the astronauts home with grand parades, celebratory banquets and even question and answer sessions with local students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This Bihu is also called Bhogali Bihu and includes feasts to celebrate the bountiful time of the year.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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Metro Diner and Cracker Barrel also provide multi-course feasts featuring ham or turkey.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Everybody, including the president’s stern chief of security (Thomas Aquino), is skeptical of Creasy’s preparedness for the job, but Paul welcomes Creasy to multiple dinners with his family, including sullen teenage daughter Poe (Billie Boullet).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even food editors who cook all day need easy weeknight dinners.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Potlucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potlucks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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