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as in hung (around or out)
to spend time doing nothing
a tea house near campus where many university students could be seen hanging about
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as in played
to spend time in aimless activity
we'll be hanging about at the pub if you need us
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Trojans add two to special teams Long snapper Dylan Black and punter Lachlan Carrigan, both of whom played for Memphis last season, each committed to USC out of the transfer portal, rounding out the Trojans’ special teams unit.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Werner has 24 goals in 57 games for the German national team and played in the 2018 World Cup.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Gatlin paid an Atlanta audiovisual contractor $2 million, who then kicked back $1 million to her, according to court records.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Dec. 2025
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Conley drove, kicked back to Edwards, who hit Reid in the corner.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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One of the things that have been kicked around is a one-time 5% tax on billionaires.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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As the college football season winds down, Penn State is still operating with an interim head coach after the dismissal of James Franklin, and Roethlisberger kicked around the idea of Tomlin heading to Happy Valley to take over that program.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
3 Dec. 2025
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Cover with lid; shake vigorously until chilled, about 30 seconds.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Recent events seem to have chilled that possibility, pun partially intended.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rittenhouse admits to initially being bummed out to not be the murderer, only to quickly come around to preferring this outcome.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, bummed out about the passing of Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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The cucumbers rested gently on Capri's face, while a tiny real brush and baby moisturizer were pictured next to her.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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In a corner of the cabin, the dead girl finally rested under her curls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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According to Day, Linen has a quiet quality which instantly warms and softens a space while creating a sense of ease and can make a room feel lived in and relaxed while still giving it a polished look.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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The low-rise, relaxed fit tapers at the ankle for a flattering shape that still feels casual.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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In April, Riyadh and its partners stunned crude traders by rapidly restarting production idled since 2023 despite signs that world markets were comfortably supplied.—
Grant Smith,
Fortune,
4 Jan. 2026
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The factory idled operations there in 2023 and 2024.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Hung about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hung%20about. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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