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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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In a fit of rage over the expositions made in Lexi's play, Nate drives to a warehouse where Cal drinks with a few of his orgy partners.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Lady Funari’s food, drinks Among the menu items grew straight from Funari’s kitchen are the Spaghetti & Blue Crab, a two-course experience inspired by a longstanding family tradition.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Worse, when half the world shields consumers from higher energy prices, the remaining half absorbs all the demand adjustment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The hydrocolloid keeps the blister contained in a wet environment and also releases an active gel that absorbs fluid from the blister—all while keeping the wound cushioned from further harm.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Sucks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucks%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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