as in latching (on or onto)
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The Portugal Football Summit — organised by the Portuguese Football Federation and taking place 23–25 September in Oeiras — brings together the game’s leading voices on football business, leadership and the future of the sport.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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“Hooking up (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooking%20up%20%28with%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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