as in walking
to go on foot
the car was in the shop so we had to leg it to work for a couple of days
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The right-hander issued a leadoff walk and hit a batter with a pitch before walking Carson Kelly with the bases loaded to force in the first run.
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Lower Leg and Ankle Stretch Routine Your ankles and calves play a big role in balance, walking, and overall stability.
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By treading lightly with finishes, opening up the loft area to more light, and getting clever with storage, Marie channeled the unit’s coastal locale, conjuring up an aesthetic lexicon that suggests the interior of a boat with its clean, functional lines.
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The backlash was so fierce, Anthropic quickly made adjustments to the policy, as Wired reported on Wednesday, highlighting just how carefully the company is treading.
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“Legging (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legging%20%28it%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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