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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batting (around)
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The duo shares a love of books and eventually begin talking over the phone after Yarris asks for Jacki’s number.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026 -
By sacrificing her long meals and talking over the growing pains with staffers over weekly lunches.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Panelists will share specific examples from their work on Amazon MGM Studios Originals, discussing triumphs, lessons learned, and what’s to come for Prime Video customers.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, Israel and Lebanon began discussing a ceasefire.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Batting (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batting%20%28around%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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