Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugging (away)
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For now, retailers who sell kratom products are simply carrying on until they’re investigated by county health inspectors.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026 -
The remainder of the trailer flicks at these while carrying on with her suggestion that Erika is up to no good.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Brockett emphasizes, producers are cognizant of not wearing out their welcome with viewers.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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And yes, that extends to our federal government — in particular, the Department of Homeland Security, which is fast wearing out its welcome here.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Freeman pointed out that in addition to pitching in three games, Yamamoto also warmed up to pitch in a fourth.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Morgan started throwing off the mound a bit after transferring to Hope International University and continued to dabble in pitching in the West Coast summer league in Portland, Ore.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Shortly after, the fire department arrived and spent nearly four hours putting out the flames.—
Chloe Rosen,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The hope is to focus on quality rather than just putting out a lot of records.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Others have issues with the imagery on the seal on the flag, which depicts a settler plowing the land as a Native American rides off on horseback into the distance.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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While plowing through waist-deep powder in Tahoe, California, two skiers came across a third buried below the surface.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Plugging (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugging%20%28away%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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