1
as in to tie (together)
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2
as in to mix (up)
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Not trusting adults can be mistaken as a disrespect for authority and can cause problems at home and school.—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026 -
Sabrina Carpenter on Saturday issued an apology on X after mistaking a fan’s Zaghrouta, an Arabic celebration call, with yodeling during her headlining Coachella set on Friday night.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Yet these are distinct objectives that are often conflated.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, among them some Jews, say criticism of Israel’s actions is not antisemitism, though Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have conflated the two.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Lump (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lump%20%28together%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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