as in straightens (up)
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There’s also Margo’s roommate Susie (Thaddea Graham), a delightfully nerdy cosplayer who turns out to be the most steadfast support-giver in Margo’s life.—
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Only about 1 out of 10 thyroid nodules turns out to be cancerous.—
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“Cleans (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleans%20%28off%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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