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as in to hang around
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There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026 -
But while some expenses automatically decline in retirement, others can become more difficult to manage, especially when old debts are still hanging around.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Macron forgets his watch Macron appeared to leave behind his watch after eating lunch with several other world leaders.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Don't forget a thick slice of crusty bread on the side to soak up all the flavor.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Some were drawn first to the language and its interna ideo, only to later realize the travel benefits involved; others had learned the language specifically to bum around.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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That means, as some critics of the ban have pointed out, that 18-year-olds will almost certainly bum cigarettes from older friends—the same way younger teens have acquired them since time immemorial.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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According to Flores, neglecting this step is a common source of issues.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The highland Indigenous and rural workers' groups — who long supported MAS but helped vault Paz to power last year — have led the protests, accusing his government of neglecting their needs since entering office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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President James Garfield’s assassin, Charles Guiteau, died by hanging about five months after he was convicted of murder.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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On Monday, May 18, a 7%-illuminated crescent will hang about two degrees from Venus, with Jupiter about 20 degrees above.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Just take care of your[self], and veg out.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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This set is damn near professional-wear, with a blazer-style top and contrast piping for those who like to veg out with dignity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
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The roar gave way to brooms scraping asphalt, trucks idling and fans comparing videos on their phones.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
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Recursive self-improvement will transform the domains that check themselves and idle everywhere else.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Slack (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slack%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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