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as in fishing (for)
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as in working out
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This pair from Baleaf is made with an ultra-soft, four-way stretch fabric that is fit for lounging and working out.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Sam remembers that redshirt year, working out with one of the student managers.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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Aponte’s predecessor Kevin Abrams was the Giants‘ salary cap lead in previous years, most memorably hammering out the early versions of Daniel Jones’ contract extension in the lobby of the JW Marriott here in March 2023.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence, real money When actors and studios arrived at the bargaining table this week to start hammering out the next SAG-AFTRA contract, a key figure in the conversation was not in the room.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Swig Swig is plotting its newest location in Charlotte, though the timeline for the opening is unclear.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Already, lawmakers are plotting how to point the finger at Trump on the campaign trail.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Angling (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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