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there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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As the saying goes, every patch tells a story, and every stitch holds a memory.
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Derek James, CBS News, 9 June 2026
There’s a Turkish saying, Silivri soğuktur.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
Creators were immediately against the idea that someone could trademark a phrase that has come to be a beloved saying in the community.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
But the saying can also apply in the traditional sense, explaining that favoritism, and biases, are a part of life, society, business and sport, and everyone must find a way to play the hand they are dealt.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Derek James, CBS News, 9 June 2026
There’s a Turkish saying, Silivri soğuktur.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
Creators were immediately against the idea that someone could trademark a phrase that has come to be a beloved saying in the community.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
But the saying can also apply in the traditional sense, explaining that favoritism, and biases, are a part of life, society, business and sport, and everyone must find a way to play the hand they are dealt.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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“Saying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saying. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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