as in haunting
to go to or spend time in often
most summer afternoons, we'd hang at the municipal pool for a few hours
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From the haunting coastline of Namibia to off-road adventures in Iceland, let the 13 trips ahead inform your next adventure.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
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Pataki says having access to Nesbit's own words was haunting and informative.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Start by visiting Elmina Castle, the oldest European building in sub-Saharan Africa, founded by Portuguese colonizers in 1482.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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And following every swish, the Rockets crowd broke from tradition and applauded the visiting guard.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Morrison — who’s opening the concept with his wife, Monica — said it’s named after the owl that’s been frequenting his backyard since his sons were born.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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So instead of criticizing yourself for frequenting the same place over and over again, lean into it even more.—
Ellen O’Brien,
SELF,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Hanging (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hanging%20%28at%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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