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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But no rigorous studies have found links between autism and vaccines or medications, or their components such as thimerosal or formaldehyde.—
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Sixta is currently chair of the social studies department and is the school’s ACT test coordinator, as well as the faculty advisor for National Honor Society, student council and Upward Bound.—
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“Woolgatherings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolgatherings. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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