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as in fusses
to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior
a young lieutenant constantly sucking up to the commanding officer
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Use your fresh mint in all kinds of recipes, such as watermelon salad, pesto, drinks like cocktails, tea, and lemonade, or a flavorful leg of lamb.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025 -
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Lori Zaino,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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This compound may affect how your body absorbs minerals like iron and zinc.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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While spinach is often praised for its iron content, meat may be a more effective way to boost your levels because your body absorbs it more efficiently.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Sucks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucks%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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