as in trances
the state of being lost in thought
my woolgathering was abruptly interrupted by a question from the flight attendant
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Arancibia, a Chicano studies professor and board trustee at Sweetwater Union High School District, drew on decades of community organizing and academic work.—
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Earlier studies had hinted that the nebula’s environment supports surprisingly complex chemistry.—
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Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Woolgatherings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolgatherings. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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