as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
they began to pal around after discovering that they both had kids on the same soccer team
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Curiosity has traveled over 21 miles from its landing site since 2012, and has obtained multiple drill site samples from layers of Martian sediment beneath it.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025 -
The Jaguars, who were originally slated to pick eighth before Minnesota’s draft-night slide, traveled to Utah to work out the promising prospect, who was considered by many to be the top offensive tackle in the class.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
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Workers associated with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) started arriving in offices shortly after President Donald Trump's inauguration in January.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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These days, there seems to be a sense of shame associated with opting to rent; renting versus buying is often compared to lacking motivation versus being responsible, immaturity versus adulthood.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Studies in neuroscience suggest that trust fosters an environment where the hormone oxytocin can flourish, helping people feel bonded and collaborative.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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While the Mellencamp sisters clearly bonded with Ryan, their first meeting wasn’t exactly without its awkward moments.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Similar ads have been run for 9/11 and other times of crises.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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With Everton’s defence dragged to the left, Brooks has space to run to the far post.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Once chocolate is melted, mix in the pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and creamy without any streaks of pumpkin.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
25 Apr. 2025
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In November 2001, President George W. Bush issued a military order authorizing the indefinite detention of noncitizens suspected of being connected to terrorism.—
Andrea Seielstad,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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Velour banners with artwork of fish, fowl and fauna hang from the tall ceilings of a lower seating area connected to the cafeteria.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ummm, what are the odds that Joe’s hooked up with yet another murderer?—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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He’s lent his signature urgent, momentous vocals to tracks by Massive Attack, Leftfield and Run the Jewels, and even found time to hook up with Faith No More and Mr. Bungle mastermind Mike Patton and Doseone in the supergroup Nevermen.—
Cat Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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At a penthouse cocktail party in Austin the night before Natal Con began, the Collinses invited journalists to mingle with founders of gene editing and genetic engineering companies.—
Lisa Hagen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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There are multiple tables and booths for people to mingle or work.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Pal (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal%20%28around%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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