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Verb
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Try the basil martini and an array of mocktails while enjoying Italian multi-course dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026 -
But bragging about enjoying a hard shell taco nowadays is like showing up to a street takeover in a horse buggy.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Thunder players including Cayson Wallace, Jaylin Williams, Jared McCain and Isaiah Hartenstein looked on, relishing their win and the unusual sight of the Lakers circling the officials following their 125-107 loss.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Wilson says that becoming a mom has shifted her perspective on life and has her relishing moments out on the pitch more than before.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No digging through complicated settings or waiting around for a full system overhaul.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Schedule release videos have become one of the biggest NFL events of the year with various teams digging deep in their creative bag.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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