variants
also lallygagging
as in delaying
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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Since oxygen is the culprit, the trick to delaying the browning process is to shield the flesh from oxygen exposure.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026 -
But a weaker-than-expected first quarterly earnings report in September was followed a week later by a testing explosion that destroyed a rocket stage — delaying an upcoming launch — and sent the company’s stock plummeting to about $20.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fabric softener coats towel fibers, reducing absorbency and causing stiffness, lingering odors, and residue buildup.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
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All of these little rituals, Chen says, give you a chance to process tension as a team while preventing lingering family stress from driving a wedge between you and your partner.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Jan. 2026
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The former child actor dove into his speech by first poking fun at his Home Alone fame.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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In June 2021, Megan posted a birthday tribute to Stellan, poking fun at his lack of an Instagram account in the caption.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Traditionally, the geometry of smooth shapes has advanced much faster, dragging the less developed theory of discrete geometry along behind it.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Center for Coastal Studies said a Plymouth, Massachusetts resident who was watching whales through a spotting scope on Saturday alerted them that a whale was dragging a buoy.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The hand needed sufficient actuators to carry multiple objects while crawling, so joint torque limits, motor size, and 3D-printing constraints informed finger length, placement, and body geometry.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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Videos from people on site show some passengers crawling out of windows to escape the wreckage, with carriages leaning at an angle.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shuter also reported that, in Aspen, the couple were seen shopping together and holding hands while strolling around the ski town.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Jan. 2026
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Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Faster pit stops could also help unlock sales for electric two-wheelers, which have been slow to catch on due to dawdling charge times and limited riding range.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Mar. 2023
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“Lollygagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lollygagging. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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