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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Head uptown for a chic dining experience by an esteemed Italian design house, indulge in a steakhouse helmed by one of the city’s most renowned chefs, or grab pizza in a lively nightlife setting.
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Faith loved her own space but took a liking to her habitat mates, Charlie and Tracy, and indulged in the simple pleasures like pumpkins, soaking in the sun and swimming on warmer days, officials said.
—Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Produced by hitmakers Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox, The track embodies the idea of prioritizing your own comfort and well-being while indulging in the finer things in life.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
While many parents can relate to teens indulging in too much screen time, With Love, Meghan offers a gentle escape, even if just for a while, to witness pastimes that many teens may deem as outdated.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Faith loved her own space but took a liking to her habitat mates, Charlie and Tracy, and indulged in the simple pleasures like pumpkins, soaking in the sun and swimming on warmer days, officials said.
—Paloma Chavez, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Produced by hitmakers Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox, The track embodies the idea of prioritizing your own comfort and well-being while indulging in the finer things in life.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2025
While many parents can relate to teens indulging in too much screen time, With Love, Meghan offers a gentle escape, even if just for a while, to witness pastimes that many teens may deem as outdated.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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