as in staying
to reside as a temporary guest
began their retirement by leisurely sojourning with friends and relatives scattered across the country
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The town of Wellington is where many men who are unhoused in Fort Collins are staying their nights of late.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026 -
For me, that translates to modernizing with intention and staying committed to a growth mindset by continuously learning, taking on new challenges, and surrounding myself with people who elevate my thinking.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Love recalled visiting a Nashville-area location with her best friend when they were told it had been discontinued.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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As part of the collaboration with Villa Albertine, Unifrance oversees film bookings, institutional partnerships and logistics for visiting filmmakers.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Sojourning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sojourning. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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