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there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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Suddenly, their favorite saying takes on an entirely new meaning.
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Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
There is a common saying in sports that the best ability is availability.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The Allen family has several sayings.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Dokoupil was named the anchor of the CBS Evening News in December, with CBS News editor-in-chief saying at the time that the former CBS Mornings co-host would help win back viewers’ trust.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
There is a common saying in sports that the best ability is availability.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
The Allen family has several sayings.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Dokoupil was named the anchor of the CBS Evening News in December, with CBS News editor-in-chief saying at the time that the former CBS Mornings co-host would help win back viewers’ trust.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saying. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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