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as in hanging around
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as in forgetting
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In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Having spent so long hanging around enthusiastic, creative people, she was urged to give acting a go.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Rule Breaker Breaking the rules, the TSA spokespersons said, generally comes from not knowing the rules or passengers simply forgetting.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Not by feeling ashamed, but not by ignoring or forgetting the history either.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Feb. 2026
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In 2019, city employees began hanging about 500 trick-or-treat pumpkin buckets in the trees on Main Street every October.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Don’t let anyone pressure you into neglecting either half of your life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Choosing the wrong pieces, or neglecting them over time, can make your porch look dated.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Slacking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slacking%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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