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The football hopped over rookie kicker returner Kaleb Johnson’s shoulder and sat lifelessly in the end zone as Johnson headed toward the sideline.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Yet communities have refused to stand by idly.—
William D. Lopez,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, the city isn’t waiting idly by, said Huber, the economic development director.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Sleepily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleepily. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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