as in haunts
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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Her absence haunts the episode, which is built around a protest against the building of a mine that could further pollute the land.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Though there are apps that are geared toward mental health, these tools often don’t acknowledge the uncertainty that haunts people’s lives.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Freedom Tour city visits below.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Find the right balance between peace of mind, privacy, and efficiency when a cleaning crew visits your home.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2026
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If a pet frequents areas with wildlife, owners should ensure their pet is up to date on vaccinations.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Amber Alexis Destiny Zarate West Covina Police Department Zarate is unhoused and frequents the Los Angeles area, police said.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Hangs (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs%20%28at%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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