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as in hanging on
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as in chowing (down)
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as in curling up
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DeBolt, who’d been keeping up with his adventures on Facebook, was especially concerned when Alberti faced flooding in Thailand that forced him to wait out dangerous water levels for days.
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This can sometimes take months and requires keeping up with soil amendments so the plant doesn't revert back to its old hue.
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Cozying up in this boucle accent chair will feel like curling up in your favorite throw blanket.
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The straight-leg, trouser-leg design looks more polished than typical yoga pants, and the buttery-soft fabric is stretchy and perfect for curling up on a long flight.
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The brief clip showed off a new cast of characters, beginning with fuzzy television static before exploding into a montage propelled by intense music and kinetic bursts of action, carrying on the spirit of the first season through energetic animation and heavily stylised art.
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One was Buck Strickland, Hank Hill’s philandering boss, who has many of LBJ’s characteristics including carrying on conversations while on the toilet.
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“Digging in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging%20in. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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