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as in clinging
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as in watching
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But now, entry-level professionals are clinging to their childhood bedrooms and pillaging their family fridges as more are extending their stay than ever before.
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The debtor had jumped onto the running board of Pitman’s moving rig and was clinging to the driver’s door.
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Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
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With a holiday weekend around the corner, most people are thinking about watching fireworks or sitting out on the beach.
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Americans are grabbing their passports and fleeing the country in hopes of leaving the nation’s problems behind.
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Swanson argues those behind-the-scenes improvements have done more to modernize logistics than many of the industry’s headline-grabbing automation projects.
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That was huge, because Mary has had the realization that what was supposed to be a nurturing maternal force in her life had a damaging impact on her.
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Too many nonprofits rely heavily on social platforms or short-term fundraising pushes instead of consistently nurturing donor relationships.
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Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory.
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The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood.
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Leaders recognize the value of cultivating resilience from the inside, but building that culture isn’t a one-time initiative.
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Hydrangea expert Mal Condon has been cultivating and studying hydrangeas for over 50 years.
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People remained on the streets for hours, some sitting on the ground hugging pets as dust gathered around them.
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Up in the stands, the Weahs lost their minds, cheering and hugging everyone in sight, the famous George Weah included.
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The indictment alleges that the defendants — Harman Pahal, 21, Cameron Chouanmasay, 20, Colton Malone, 21, Julian Calderon, 20, and Jaskarn Batth, 20 — met while attending Bullard High School in Fresno.
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Most cases involved people attending their first hearing in their immigration case.
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“Cradling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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