"town on an island in the Saint Lawrence River in southern Quebec, Canada, northwest of Montreal population 401,553":[]
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"1513, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Lava lamps are back\u2014and not just among retro hipsters lounging on shag rugs and waterbeds.",
"\u2014 Richard A. Kerr",
"The lava lamp on my son's bureau gives him a vantage point to ponder the colorful blobs rising and falling as their temperature and density change.",
"\u2014 Benjamin A. Brooks"
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"first_known_use":{
"1965, in the meaning defined above":""
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"Jimenez was also able to work remotely from Hotel Influenza, taking meetings in between the occasional blood draw and nasal lavage . \u2014 Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun , 24 May 2022",
"Gastric lavage \u2014 Otherwise known as stomach pumping. \u2014 Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune , 17 May 2022",
"Doctors collected samples of fluid from her lungs using what's known as a bronchoalveolar lavage , and tested that fluid for SARS-CoV-2. \u2014 Kristen Jordan Shamus, USA TODAY , 24 Feb. 2021",
"For the study, health investigators collected bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples\u2014that is fluid flushed into and then recollected from the lung through a tube inserted into the mouth or nose. \u2014 Beth Mole, Ars Technica , 8 Nov. 2019",
"To catch it early, Dr. Shohreh Shahabi, chief of gynecologic oncology at Northwestern Medicine, is experimenting with a procedure known as uterine lavage . \u2014 Claire Altschuler, chicagotribune.com , 21 May 2018"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Other examples include the lavalava , a rectangular wrap-around skirt worn by Polynesians, and the longyi, a tubular skirt worn by both men and women in Myanmar. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Other examples include the lavalava , a rectangular wrap-around skirt worn by Polynesians, and the longyi, a tubular skirt worn by both men and women in Myanmar. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Other examples include the lavalava , a rectangular wrap-around skirt worn by Polynesians, and the longyi, a tubular skirt worn by both men and women in Myanmar. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Other examples include the lavalava , a rectangular wrap-around skirt worn by Polynesians, and the longyi, a tubular skirt worn by both men and women in Myanmar. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Other examples include the lavalava , a rectangular wrap-around skirt worn by Polynesians, and the longyi, a tubular skirt worn by both men and women in Myanmar. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Other examples include the lavalava , a rectangular wrap-around skirt worn by Polynesians, and the longyi, a tubular skirt worn by both men and women in Myanmar. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Other examples include the lavalava , a rectangular wrap-around skirt worn by Polynesians, and the longyi, a tubular skirt worn by both men and women in Myanmar. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 22 Sep. 2021",
"Other examples include the lavalava , a rectangular wrap-around skirt worn by Polynesians, and the longyi, a tubular skirt worn by both men and women in Myanmar. \u2014 Frances Sol\u00e1-santiago, refinery29.com , 22 Sep. 2021"
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},
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Record that postgame interview after a team wins a big game and get the words right from the mouth of the player who won it with the help of a lavalier microphone . \u2014 Chris Hachey, BGR , 14 June 2021",
"Nine months before these Winter Olympics commenced in his native country, Jim Paek stood on a stage halfway around the world, speaking into a lavalier microphone and gesturing with a presentation remote. \u2014 Alex Prewitt, SI.com , 13 Feb. 2018"
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": a pendant on a fine chain that is worn as a necklace":[]
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"gave his girlfriend a golden lavaliere engraved with his name"
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"a wide choice of lavatories on sale at plumbing supply stores",
"the school's filthy, broken-down lavatories were a disgrace",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Giraldo helped the passenger to a back lavatory and assisted in the delivery. \u2014 Antonio Planas, NBC News , 18 May 2022",
"Airbus designed an inflight Covid quarantine tent, while Japanese airline ANA introduced hands-free lavatory doors. \u2014 Maureen O'hare, CNN , 31 Dec. 2021",
"The modernity of the housing stock was important: the O\u2019Tooles had electricity, running water, and an indoor lavatory . \u2014 James Wood, The New Yorker , 4 Apr. 2022",
"After 10 days of training, 11 of the calves were using the latrine about 77 percent of the time\u2014demonstrating that cattle can indeed quickly learn to urinate in a lavatory . \u2014 Nikk Ogasa, Scientific American , 13 Dec. 2021",
"Normally, the most dreaded part of a trip by bus is the lavatory . \u2014 Kathryn Streeter, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 11 Nov. 2021",
"The agency alleges the passenger then went to the plane's lavatory to smoke cannabis. \u2014 CNN , 23 Nov. 2021",
"Then, seven minutes later, the Georgia Power utility truck parked outside the home on Satilla Drive and a man walked into the lavatory . \u2014 Asia Simone Burns, ajc , 9 Nov. 2021",
"Both Mint Studios and Suites are laid out in a 1 \u2013 1 pattern, so no neighbors to clamber over on your way to the lavatory . \u2014 Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure , 20 July 2021"
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"Middle English lavatorie , from Medieval Latin lavatorium , from Latin lavare to wash \u2014 more at lye":""
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"washroom",
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": thin, soft paper used to clean oneself after using the toilet":[]
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"the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The sound of the eruption, as the lave split the Earth and shot out of the volcano, is estimated to have reached 310 decibels (dB). \u2014 Joshua Hawkins, BGR , 25 May 2022",
"When the British Museum asks for the marbles back, give the same answer Leonidas of Sparta gave when Xerxes asked for the Greek\u2019s weapons: Molon lave . \u2014 Georgia Garvey, chicagotribune.com , 22 Mar. 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"Such ties lave little resemblance to alliances such as NATO, where participation is voluntary and leaders are democratically elected. \u2014 Loren Thompson, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022",
"To Eastward San Diego\u2019s heights Stretch downward to the bay Which coyly laves her with the waves Wherein the dolphins play. \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 16 June 2019"
],
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb"
},
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"Middle English (northern dialect), from Old English l\u0101f ; akin to Old English be l\u012bfan to remain \u2014 more at leave":"Noun",
"Middle English, from Old English lafian , from Latin lavare":"Verb"
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"definitions":{
": to beat against the wind in sailing : tack":[]
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"Dutch laveren , from Middle Dutch laveren, loveren , from Middle French louvier , from lof side of a ship toward the wind":""
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": enema , lavage":[]
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"French, from Old French, action of washing, from laver to wash (from Latin lavare ) + -ment":""
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": a Mediterranean mint ( Lavandula angustifolia synonym L. officinalis ) widely cultivated for its narrow aromatic leaves and spikes of lilac-purple flowers which are dried and used in sachets and from which is extracted an aromatic oil used chiefly in perfumery":[],
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": to sprinkle or perfume with lavender":[]
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"Noun",
"a small cloth bag filled with lavender",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"Downtown businesses will participate in promoting and selling lavender . \u2014 Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel , 28 June 2022",
"Besides honeysuckle, there are a range of other natural scents to choose from, including basil, geranium, lemon verbena, and lavender . \u2014 Lauren Gray, Popular Mechanics , 26 June 2022",
"Photos from their visit show Kate kicking a soccer ball on grass\u2014even while wearing a pair of espadrille wedges and a lavender chiffon dress from LK Bennett. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 23 June 2022",
"Made of durable, dishwasher-safe plastic that comes in a variety of colors from lavender to sky blue. \u2014 Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping , 22 June 2022",
"Purple Rain made with Empress 1908 Gin, elderflower, maraschino, lemon and lavender syrup. \u2014 Robin Soslow, Chron , 19 June 2022",
"As the days lengthen toward the summer solstice, the city\u2019s roses unfurl their petals in an exuberant palette: coral, apricot, wine-red, lavender , sunny yellow. \u2014 Mary Winston Nicklin, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"This one comes in four popsicle-bright colors (plus black and a striped option) like the electric lavender seen here. \u2014 Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com , 17 June 2022",
"Use fresh cut lavender to weave fragrant wands and explore other uses including decorative, household and culinary applications. \u2014 oregonlive , 17 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"To eliminate ants naturally, mix peppermint or lavender oil (two scents ants hate) with water and spray mixture on entry points like windowsills or door frames. \u2014 Maribeth Jones, Country Living , 14 June 2022",
"The citrus, frankincense, almond, and lavender essential oils in our CBD topical balm are just a few of the fragrances found. \u2014 The Salt Lake Tribune , 23 May 2022",
"With charcoal, witch hazel, and lavender oil, this mask will draw out impurities, while also soothing sensitivity to leave the skin glowy and fresh. \u2014 ELLE , 20 May 2022",
"The star ingredient of this After-Shave Balm, lavender essential oil, supports calm skin, which is especially important after the damage caused by shaving. \u2014 Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune , 10 May 2022",
"This two-in-one body wash and soak features Epsom salts to help relax sore muscles and lavender extract for aromatherapy benefits. \u2014 April Franzino, Good Housekeeping , 2 June 2022",
"Keep things soft and simple with shades of pink, peach, and lavender in a classic scoop-back cut. \u2014 Hannah Oh, Seventeen , 13 May 2022",
"Featuring goodies like safflower, rosehip, olive, and lavender oil too, expect this to provide lightweight moisture to natural hair, especially those with low porosity strands\u2014even working to prevent flakiness and itchiness. \u2014 Kiana Murden, Vogue , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Formulated with salt, aloe vera, and lavender essential oils, this spray adds volume to the hair and a soothing scent to your skin. \u2014 ELLE , 23 Apr. 2022"
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun",
"1820, in the meaning defined above":"Verb"
},
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"Middle English lavendre , from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin lavandula":"Noun"
},
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"\u02c8la-v\u0259n-d\u0259r"
],
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": a light to brilliant purplish blue":[]
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": lavatory sense 3a":[]
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"probably from lav atory + -ette":""
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"rain",
"shower"
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"\u2014 George Meredith"
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": marked by profusion or excess":[
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"a lavish home"
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": to expend or bestow with profusion : squander":[]
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"this lavish consumption of our natural resources simply cannot continue",
"Verb",
"doting parents lavishing lots of attention on their children",
"a great actor who lavished his talent in lousy movies",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The latest posts Cardi B shared prior to the track\u2019s release shows her rapping a few of its lyrics while looking lavish in a diamond robe and eating breakfast atop a New York balcony. \u2014 Marisa Whitaker, SPIN , 1 July 2022",
"All the lavish furnishings are included in the sale, too. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 30 June 2022",
"While David sulks in his victim\u2019s humble home, his wife Jo (Jessica Chastain) parties at a lavish desert villa just a few miles away, surrounded by the bitchy elite. \u2014 Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"These looks were paired with chunky shades, some vibrant and others in sleek black, tresses and braids adorned with hoops and beads, intricate shoulder bags and clutches, and lavish chained and beaded necklaces. \u2014 Jailynn Taylor, Essence , 29 June 2022",
"The couple's lavish celebration was the third ceremony for the Poosh founder and the musician. \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
"The family in focus has all the elements of a typical Bollywood Punjabi family with the over-the-top father, grand houses and lavish weddings spread all over. \u2014 Sweta Kaushal, Forbes , 28 June 2022",
"The hospitalization comes just one month after Barker and Kardashian tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in Portofino, Italy. \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 28 June 2022",
"Among the attendees present was Her Majesty, who dressed in a blue dress and matching hat for the lavish event. \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 27 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"And so, as the year wears on, nearly every Republican candidate in the country will continue to lavish him with praise, visit him at Mar-a-Lago, and dutifully parrot his deranged talking points. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 4 May 2022",
"Sicilian palaces, for the most part, have gone from medieval fortresses to lavish Baroque showpieces, to offices, museums or ruins. \u2014 J.s. Marcus, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Though her grandmother passed away years ago, the restaurant continues to lavish the Ngs with affection. \u2014 Esm\u00e9 Weijun Wang, Bon App\u00e9tit , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Hawaii now has so many prisoners that some of them are shipped to a private prison in Arizona; meanwhile, the islands are home to lavish estates of tech barons including Pierre Omidyar and Mark Zuckerberg. \u2014 Siddhartha Deb, The New Republic , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Meadows has since sued the committee and used right-wing media appearances to lavish Trump with praise and attempt to rewrite the history of January 6, insisting Trump acted swiftly to keep people safe, despite the evidence to the contrary. \u2014 Sara Murray, CNN , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Now, some faculty believe those cuts have helped bankroll lavish spending on athletics and construction projects and could hurt the school academically. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 14 Dec. 2021",
"Instruct your host to brew a pot of tea, light their new Maison Louis Marie candle, and lavish a bath with oil from Susanne Kaufmann. \u2014 Aleksandra Crapanzano, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 Nov. 2021",
"Restaurants around metro Phoenix are offering everything from casual plates of classic turkey and stuffing to lavish hosted buffets. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 20 Nov. 2021"
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"1542, in the meaning defined above":"Verb",
"15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Adjective"
},
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"Middle English laves, lavage , probably from Middle French lavasse, lavache downpour of rain, from laver to wash \u2014 more at lavage":"Adjective and Verb"
},
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"\u02c8la-vish"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for lavish Adjective profuse , lavish , prodigal , luxuriant , lush , exuberant mean giving or given out in great abundance. profuse implies pouring forth without restraint. profuse apologies lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion. a lavish party prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources. prodigal spending luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance. a luxuriant beard lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance. a lush green lawn exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly. an exuberant imagination",
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"Verb",
"doting parents lavishing lots of attention on their children",
"a great actor who lavished his talent in lousy movies",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The latest posts Cardi B shared prior to the track\u2019s release shows her rapping a few of its lyrics while looking lavish in a diamond robe and eating breakfast atop a New York balcony. \u2014 Marisa Whitaker, SPIN , 1 July 2022",
"All the lavish furnishings are included in the sale, too. \u2014 Demetrius Simms, Robb Report , 30 June 2022",
"While David sulks in his victim\u2019s humble home, his wife Jo (Jessica Chastain) parties at a lavish desert villa just a few miles away, surrounded by the bitchy elite. \u2014 Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"These looks were paired with chunky shades, some vibrant and others in sleek black, tresses and braids adorned with hoops and beads, intricate shoulder bags and clutches, and lavish chained and beaded necklaces. \u2014 Jailynn Taylor, Essence , 29 June 2022",
"The couple's lavish celebration was the third ceremony for the Poosh founder and the musician. \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
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"The hospitalization comes just one month after Barker and Kardashian tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in Portofino, Italy. \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 28 June 2022",
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"And so, as the year wears on, nearly every Republican candidate in the country will continue to lavish him with praise, visit him at Mar-a-Lago, and dutifully parrot his deranged talking points. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 4 May 2022",
"Sicilian palaces, for the most part, have gone from medieval fortresses to lavish Baroque showpieces, to offices, museums or ruins. \u2014 J.s. Marcus, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Though her grandmother passed away years ago, the restaurant continues to lavish the Ngs with affection. \u2014 Esm\u00e9 Weijun Wang, Bon App\u00e9tit , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Hawaii now has so many prisoners that some of them are shipped to a private prison in Arizona; meanwhile, the islands are home to lavish estates of tech barons including Pierre Omidyar and Mark Zuckerberg. \u2014 Siddhartha Deb, The New Republic , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Meadows has since sued the committee and used right-wing media appearances to lavish Trump with praise and attempt to rewrite the history of January 6, insisting Trump acted swiftly to keep people safe, despite the evidence to the contrary. \u2014 Sara Murray, CNN , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Now, some faculty believe those cuts have helped bankroll lavish spending on athletics and construction projects and could hurt the school academically. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 14 Dec. 2021",
"Instruct your host to brew a pot of tea, light their new Maison Louis Marie candle, and lavish a bath with oil from Susanne Kaufmann. \u2014 Aleksandra Crapanzano, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 Nov. 2021",
"Restaurants around metro Phoenix are offering everything from casual plates of classic turkey and stuffing to lavish hosted buffets. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 20 Nov. 2021"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The latest posts Cardi B shared prior to the track\u2019s release shows her rapping a few of its lyrics while looking lavish in a diamond robe and eating breakfast atop a New York balcony. \u2014 Marisa Whitaker, SPIN , 1 July 2022",
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"While David sulks in his victim\u2019s humble home, his wife Jo (Jessica Chastain) parties at a lavish desert villa just a few miles away, surrounded by the bitchy elite. \u2014 Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times , 30 June 2022",
"These looks were paired with chunky shades, some vibrant and others in sleek black, tresses and braids adorned with hoops and beads, intricate shoulder bags and clutches, and lavish chained and beaded necklaces. \u2014 Jailynn Taylor, Essence , 29 June 2022",
"The couple's lavish celebration was the third ceremony for the Poosh founder and the musician. \u2014 Olivia Jakiel, PEOPLE.com , 28 June 2022",
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"The hospitalization comes just one month after Barker and Kardashian tied the knot in a lavish wedding ceremony in Portofino, Italy. \u2014 Rania Aniftos, Billboard , 28 June 2022",
"Among the attendees present was Her Majesty, who dressed in a blue dress and matching hat for the lavish event. \u2014 Sophie Dweck, Town & Country , 27 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"And so, as the year wears on, nearly every Republican candidate in the country will continue to lavish him with praise, visit him at Mar-a-Lago, and dutifully parrot his deranged talking points. \u2014 Alex Shephard, The New Republic , 4 May 2022",
"Sicilian palaces, for the most part, have gone from medieval fortresses to lavish Baroque showpieces, to offices, museums or ruins. \u2014 J.s. Marcus, WSJ , 11 May 2022",
"Though her grandmother passed away years ago, the restaurant continues to lavish the Ngs with affection. \u2014 Esm\u00e9 Weijun Wang, Bon App\u00e9tit , 29 Mar. 2022",
"Hawaii now has so many prisoners that some of them are shipped to a private prison in Arizona; meanwhile, the islands are home to lavish estates of tech barons including Pierre Omidyar and Mark Zuckerberg. \u2014 Siddhartha Deb, The New Republic , 28 Jan. 2022",
"Meadows has since sued the committee and used right-wing media appearances to lavish Trump with praise and attempt to rewrite the history of January 6, insisting Trump acted swiftly to keep people safe, despite the evidence to the contrary. \u2014 Sara Murray, CNN , 28 Dec. 2021",
"Now, some faculty believe those cuts have helped bankroll lavish spending on athletics and construction projects and could hurt the school academically. \u2014 Tribune News Service, oregonlive , 14 Dec. 2021",
"Instruct your host to brew a pot of tea, light their new Maison Louis Marie candle, and lavish a bath with oil from Susanne Kaufmann. \u2014 Aleksandra Crapanzano, Bon App\u00e9tit , 22 Nov. 2021",
"Restaurants around metro Phoenix are offering everything from casual plates of classic turkey and stuffing to lavish hosted buffets. \u2014 Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic , 20 Nov. 2021"
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"The storage space created a buffer zone between bodies emerging from the lav and bodies working in the galley. \u2014 Elliott Hester, Los Angeles Times , 5 Sep. 2019",
"The enhancement, white balance, flash, lav , HDR, all that stuff is important. \u2014 CBS News , 26 June 2019"
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The lava flows that formed Craters of the Moon are fairly recent in geologic time, the most recent eruption just 2,000 years ago, expert believe. \u2014 Fox News , 29 June 2022",
"Pair with cajun food or a chocolate lava cake dessert. \u2014 Tom Mullen, Forbes , 22 May 2022",
"Steam drifts from fissures in volcanic seams and belches from lava tubes. \u2014 New York Times , 3 June 2022",
"Check out the hike to Painted Cave and Symbol Bridge, which is just under 2 miles and gives an up-close look at the flow patterns of the lava tubes as well as unobstructed views of the area\u2019s petroglyphs. \u2014 Joe Jackson, San Francisco Chronicle , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Cindy leads intrepid travelers out to the unspoiled Tahiti Iti coast for a full day of hiking across reefs, exploring uninhabited islands, and swimming through lava tubes to reach waterfalls\u2014with many impromptu snorkel stops along the way. \u2014 Stephanie Vermillion, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 30 Dec. 2021",
"Activities included climbing in and out of lava tubes and collecting samples from the walls, such as bacteria, that might be a staple of lunar missions. \u2014 Jonathan O'callaghan, Wired , 7 Dec. 2021",
"Since 1997, Holo Holo Charters has taken people on unforgettable adventures to Kauai's world-famous Napali Coast to see 4,000-foot cliffs, emerald valleys, secluded beaches, sea caves, lava tubes and dolphins. \u2014 Judy Koutsky, Forbes , 1 Nov. 2021",
"But real volcanic activity is so much cooler, packed with sights like boiling mud pots, hot springs and lava tubes. \u2014 Kathryn Sarkis, USA TODAY , 21 Oct. 2021"
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"The storage space created a buffer zone between bodies emerging from the lav and bodies working in the galley. \u2014 Elliott Hester, Los Angeles Times , 5 Sep. 2019",
"The enhancement, white balance, flash, lav , HDR, all that stuff is important. \u2014 CBS News , 26 June 2019"
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