as in to peg (away)
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His successors, Michael Dolphin and Geneva Robinson, carried on this sense of mission.—
Michael Bernick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026 -
To cap off the day and this drive, carry on south for even more to explore, from quieter beaches and scenic overlooks to neighborhood gems like Hyde Park and the peaceful Osaka Garden.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Phillips, who has been out for more than a year following Tommy John surgery, threw 23 pitches in his third session against hitters but first from a major league mound.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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The final score was deceiving because the Rockies scored five runs in the ninth off infielder Miguel Rojas, who was pitching in relief to save wear and tear on the Dodgers’ bullpen.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Federal Police spokesperson An Berger said the minibus driver appeared to have plowed through the barrier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Federal police spokesperson An Berger said the minibus driver appeared to have plowed through the barrier.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Consumers are already worn out because prices have continued to climb even though the rate of food inflation has come down, said Andrew Harig, a vice president with the trade group FMI, the Food Industry Association.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Unlike some other players available by trade, McDuffie did not wear out his former team.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Plug (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug%20%28away%29. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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