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as in to hang around
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Simmons told the magazine that the two knew each other before the Apprentice from hanging around the same nightclubs, but that being president is a very different job than hosting a game show.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025 -
Gamble has been hanging around for a few episodes, brightening up scenes with his unabashed enthusiasm for Starfleet in general and his assignment on the Enterprise in particular.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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Last but certainly not least, do not forget to pack sunscreen.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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It was announced well before the release of Cyberpunk 2077 and mostly forgotten about in the wake of the disastrous launch of that game.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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As a fan, I can get bummed out when there’s a huge gap between seasons.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Aug. 2025
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Sandler, because of that punim of his, is good at playing bummed, but this scene demanded more shading — anger, charm, cockiness.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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These challenges must be addressed, but an approach to trade that neglects allies is unlikely to succeed.—
Wally Adeyemo,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Here are five things people in the happiest relationships talk to each other about every day — that most people neglect.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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Sizes Tablecloths should hang about 8-16 inches on each side for formal dining and about 3-6 inches on each side for casual dining.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 June 2025
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Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2024
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This is something Kang was championing — badass characters who also veg out on the couch without makeup on.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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And while humans tend to veg out on the couch, canines typically only watch for short periods.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Just beyond the beach, dusty trails snake through pine-scented forest—while sleek sailboats idle offshore, their gleaming hulls casting lazy, flickering shadows on the sandy sea floor.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Slack (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slack%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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