1
as in hanging on
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2
as in chowing (down)
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3
as in curling up
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Because curling up in a ball just doesn’t seem to work.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026 -
The smocked top pairs well with the coordinating wide-leg pants, as well as jeans or slacks, while the relaxed bottoms are perfect for curling up in-flight or throwing on over a bathing suit.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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As summer approaches, keeping up with every emerging trend can feel like a full-time job.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Three-quarters say incomes aren't keeping up with inflation.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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There’s an important message Lando Norris will be carrying on his head all this weekend at Formula 1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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And the women were just carrying on and becoming more proactive.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Digging in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/digging%20in. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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