as in carrying on
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Now, Françoise is carrying on his legacy.—
Michael Soncin,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026 -
As if her death wasn't dramatic enough, Monica had been on her way to inform Declan O'Hara (Aidan Turner) that his wife Maud (Victoria Smurfit) was carrying on an affair with her husband and his media rival, Tony.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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The Good American founder also spoke about her cats initially not getting along.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The former couple is reportedly not getting along at the moment, especially after Hewitt accused Davidson of being a deadbeat dad to their daughter, Scottie Rose.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
19 May 2026
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There are few things in this world more sanctimonious and hypocritical than left-wing sportswriters getting on their faux moral high horse.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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In the 1970s, Black members focused on getting on committees that affect civil rights and justice.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The two had an on-and-off relationship and were making out at the end of season nine.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The finale concluded on an uncomfortable cliffhanger between Benny and Carmen, as the former walked in on the latter making out with his crush Miles (Rish Shah), leading to an unexpected confrontation in which Benny is accidentally outed to his sister.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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“Scraping (by or through).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scraping%20%28by%20or%20through%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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