to live by relying on someone else's generosity or hospitality without sharing in the cost or responsibility
after college, he freeloaded off his parents for several years before finally moving out
Stephen then begs Lucy to leave with him, only to abandon her on the side of the road.
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Olivia Truffaut-Wong,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
Look for a location with spring weather that begs for time on patios, in the pool, on the golf course, pedaling on a bike, or soaking up beauty on or along the water.
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