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lumping
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The Mummy is set up with the grace of Boris Karloff lumping around the catacombs.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Yes, Dallas and Fort Worth are two very different cities located about 30 miles from each other, but for the purpose of this article, the general lumping together of Dallas-Fort Worth as a metroplex works well, as both cities—along with several suburbs—offer numerous benefits for retirees.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Misclassifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misclassifying. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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