as in patching (together)
to make or assemble roughly or hastily
the stranded hikers cobbled together a rickety shelter for the night
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throwing up
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Burd, who hates pickles, was hesitant to eat it and felt like throwing up.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Burd was hesitant and felt like throwing up.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Cobbling (together or up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cobbling%20%28together%20or%20up%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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