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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
she still hangs around with her college roommate
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2
as in to kill time
to spend time doing nothing
for my vacation I plan to rent a beach house and just hang out
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In previous postseasons — many of which ended with disappointing early eliminations — the Dodgers would use one wide-body plane to shuttle players, coaches, executives, staff, broadcasters and other members of their bloated playoff traveling party from city to city.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Proteinuria associated with kidney disease may also require the restriction of dietary sodium (salt) below the 2,300 mg recommended daily for healthy adults.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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Jam girl summer celebrates old-world traditions often associated with homesteading, such as growing your food, cultivating gardens, raising chickens, baking and cooking from scratch, and yes, making jam.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Cronin is a model turned entrepreneur who founded Amanda Caroline Beauty skincare and runs the Secret Door, an aesthetics and wellness clinic.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The deed restriction runs with the land for 99 years, meaning future owners are also subject to the covenant.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Each element is connected by strong metal hinges that can be easily greased to keep movement seamless.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Uptown Charlotte 7) Artwork: Luminous Lane murals Location: 100 E. 4th St., Charlotte Bursting with colorful murals, Luminous Lane connects 3rd street to 4th street, between College and Tryon Streets in uptown.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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And this chaise lounge will be the ultimate spot to kick back, relax, and soak up the sun in style.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Memorial Day ushers in the unofficial start of summer and gives us a little extra time to kick back with a book.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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If Korda happens to bond with his offspring, that’s a bonus.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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The two are bonded forever, use catchphrases to communicate and care intensely about each other.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2024
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Most asteroids hang about in the Mars to Jupiter region, and the ones near Earth obviously hang about a bit closer.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
2 Oct. 2024
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The bot is then hooked up to a device known as a pneumatic ring oscillator, which delivers a pulsating 2.25-bar (32.6-psi) air current into channels within the robot's body.—
Ben Coxworth
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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Although she once was hooked up 24 hours a day to the feeding system that delivered nutrients directly into the bloodstream, doctors began weaning her off as her intestines got stronger.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Hang (around or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20%28around%20or%20out%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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