as in hitting (on or upon)
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De Pablo and Weatherly then reunited for the Paramount+ spinoff, which sees their characters on the run across Europe after finding out that someone is targeting them and their daughter.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025 -
The lukewarm homecoming turns worse after finding out about a new spell that can turn humans to witches, which threatens her family’s top-dog standing.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Oh, perfect naked cherubs running down the trail through the trees!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The look consisted of a long-sleeve, silky dress shirt with a sharp collar and subtle buttons running down the front placket of the garment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Partner can double with hearts, thus finding an eight-card fit whenever possible.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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So many of McAnally’s song ideas have been mined from his knack for finding stories in everyday life.—
Nancy Kruh,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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While the Cowboys and Chiefs have gone about their usual business of scaring up impressions, last year’s ratings champs have yet to really pounce on the Nielsen dials.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Anna Faris and Regina Hall are scaring up a reunion.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Poking (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poking%20%28around%29. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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