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was savoring
  • past progressive of savor.

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A few weeks before the world would get to see her play Maria Callas, the venerated soprano, Angelina Jolie was savoring her own night at the opera.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

But if he was savoring his rise, Mr. Banyai, ever arid and ironic, rarely let it show.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2023

On Saturday evening, the Bangladeshi scientist and director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development, Saleemul Huq, was savoring the moment.

From Scientific American • Nov. 21, 2022

Lewin, who has had loud and testy exchanges with DeGuerin and other members of the defense team, said Monday that he was savoring the chance to cross-examine Durst.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2021

I waited for Audrey to spill, but she was savoring her victory.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson