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also lallygagged
as in delayed
to move or act slowly
accused the government of lollygagging while survivors of the earthquake continued to live in the most wretched conditions
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According to the Danville San Ramon, Moseby’s criminal trial has been delayed eight times in recent years as both his attorneys and prosecutors from the district attorney’s office have requested more time to work on the case.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025 -
The saga has seen enforcement of the ban-or-sale law delayed multiple times as the app has become a flashpoint in US-China relations.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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As the audience roared with applause, her words lingered—a call for women to trust their instincts, use their voices and believe that advocacy is not just healing for others, but for themselves.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
10 Oct. 2025
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The injury has lingered, leading to his missing Week 6.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu systematically ignored this imperative and thus dragged Israel into its current predicament.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and the back of a spoon leaves a trail when dragged through, about 8 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Lollygagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lollygagged. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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