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as in clogging
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as in jumbling
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At Marin’s home, McNulty allegedly used his credit cards, changed the locks while he was hospitalized and flushed cloth napkins down the toilet, clogging the pipes, Vanity Fair reported.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026 -
Regular cleaning will help keep them from clogging and prolong their life.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Sullivan tried this against Toronto, jumbling the top-six group in the second period.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Trump also was jumbling the timeline of jobs revisions last year, per Politifact.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Looking to impress your family this Christmas with a warm and filling meal?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Videos shared online showed eager customers filling their Walmart carts with the bubblegum pink bottles and playfully picking the products out of the trademark Crumbl to-go case.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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At defensive corners, Salah normally assumes a blocking role, tasked with disrupting the runs of key opposition aerial threats.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Alcohol impairs the immune system through several mechanisms, said Ednie, including disrupting communication between immune cells and damaging the gut barrier — both of which can trigger widespread inflammation.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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At a time when fossil fuel markets are driving price volatility and burdening families with higher utility bills, wind energy offers a stable, domestic source of power that is not subject to the unpredictable swings of gas prices.—
Julianna Larue,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Higher Treasury yields mean more expensive loans and mortgage rates, burdening consumers when sentiment is at record lows, according to the University of Michigan’s long-running survey of consumers.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
26 May 2026
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While some of Winstanley’s suggestions have been welcomed, other sources claim a lack of experience and knowledge in women’s football is muddling operations and leading to poor decision-making.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Ken Holland, general manager, B Holland arrived on the scene of a muddling franchise that had lost four straight first-round series to the same opponent.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead of piling sounds together for maximalist overwhelm, their more minimal approach allows for a great deal of expression in their respective playing.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Rytina has been in the hospital for more than a week, and the medical costs are only piling up.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Nilles reportedly learned 40 songs for the tour, so expect some setlist shuffling each date.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The move comes one year after the team promoted Saleh to general manager after another round of shuffling in its front office.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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“Cluttering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluttering. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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