21.   He made a big splash in Sag Harbor, N.Y., this summer by docking a gargantuan yacht there and giving lavish parties.

22.   He said that the Grammys are a bonanza for the city because of the influx of visitors and the lavish parties that surround the event.

23.   He threw lavish parties that attracted the cream of Indiana politics and society, black-tie affairs with a small orchestra playing in the front room.

24.   In response to questions, Ms. Bellamy confirmed that some money was wasted on lavish parties.

25.   It hosted lavish parties.

26.   It belonged to the techies and entrepreneurs who spoke on packed panels, sponsored lavish parties and displayed their wares at a trade show overflowing with free goods.

27.   Last year, he also solicited money from corporations to pay for a string of lavish parties at his home.

28.   Lavish parties will be held in the adjacent hotels.