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Ross

I believe the answer is:

lapped up

(Other definitions for lapped up that I've seen before include "drinking?" , "Took a great interest in" , "Enthusiastically consumed" , "Enjoyed" , "Delighted" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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