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goings-on

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Recent Examples of goings-on The final test site was chosen to be far enough from Los Alamos, so the explosion would not be connected with the goings-on at the laboratory there, but close enough that scientists and engineers could easily travel to the site. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 But the film redeems itself with its strong anti-colonialist message that provides a surprisingly serious element to the otherwise escapist goings-on. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 But Jen maintains the goings-on in her own kitchen are significantly less refined. — Julie Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 Cody couldn’t get enough of the goings-on at the station when the two would stop by to drop off cassettes. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 You could be forgiven for ignoring the recent political goings-on in Iowa. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 His itinerary includes the usual goings-on for a head of state — a symbolic speech to Congress one day and a visit to chat with 9/11 families in New York the next. — Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 The novel’s intimacy serves as an emotional call to the reader and propels the story as much as the goings-on do. — Cathleen Schine, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026 But so much more happened at and after the Academy Awards last night—and the Vanity Fair team was there to witness all of the best behind-the-scenes moments, from arrivals on the red carpet to the goings-on inside the Dolby Theatre, the Governors Ball, and, finally, our own celebration at LACMA. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Jorge Silva, a Coral Gables medical malpractice lawyer, said Florida regulations on this rule are quite loose.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
The implosion of Platner’s candidacy was the perfect cocktail of consultant malpractice, empty suit authenticity, and moral expediency.

— Maria Comella, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026

Definition of malpractice

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The screening usually focusses on clandestine hanky-panky, but this season the girls’ irreverence was so abundant that the producers treated them to an unprecedented second viewing night.

— Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
So just to be critical or even open to suspicion of hanky-panky or shenanigans around vaccination is immediately shut down by The New York Times or anybody.

— David Zane Mairowitz, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2025

Definition of hanky-panky

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Eventually, Batula moved past Cooke’s indiscretions and married him in 2021.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 June 2026
History is littered with the careers of politicians who committed crimes or engaged in moral indiscretions and then tried to lie their way out of public shame.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 June 2026

Definition of indiscretion

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However, that same confidentiality also empowers terrorists and criminals to conceal their misdeeds—including the systemic abuse of millions of children.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026
Whether that’s correct and whether the IG found other misdeeds are not yet known.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of misdeed

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The resident, who asked not to be identified, said that crime and other types of violence in the area have become increasingly common since the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
While following the money may be difficult, there are other signs of the growing role of organized crime in politics.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of crime

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Maresca was, of course, working as Guardiola’s assistant during that 2022-23 season, having already been City’s under-23s manager, and his familiarity with the club meant the words ‘Welcome back Enzo’ were emblazoned above him at his unveiling.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 July 2026
For kids and teens, this can be an incredible way to experience the world up close and personal with the familiarity and comfort that comes from your hotel traveling with you.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of familiarity

Noun

Apollo also commissioned an independent investigation into Black’s ties to Epstein, which did not reveal any impropriety.

— Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
As reported exclusively at Fox News Digital, the Justice Department has launched a grand jury investigation into Singham for alleged money laundering and other financial improprieties.

— Asra Q. Nomani , Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of impropriety

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