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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The active component in milk thistle seeds, silymarin, has been shown in some studies to increase glutathione levels naturally up to 35-50% by protecting liver cells and supporting their function.—
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California has prohibited new drilling within 3,200 feet of these sensitive sites based on studies of the health harms of pollutants coming from oil and gas activity.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Woolgatherings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woolgatherings. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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