waltzes (up)

verb

Definition of waltzes (up)next
present tense third-person singular of waltz (up)
as in turns up

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  1. comes
  2. hits
  3. lands
  4. reaches
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  • Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.
    Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of comes
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  • First, there are those who lip-sync – like Kili Paul, a Tanzanian social media star who performs Bollywood and other movie hits against the backdrop of his rural community — a mix of greenery and low-slung buildings.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Batman 2 is said to begin right as The Penguin ends and winter hits Gotham.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
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  • There are no age restrictions, and guests can choose from a 30-minute adventure or a 60-minute one that lands on the ice for a bit of easy on-foot exploration.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Expect a trade, possibly a deal that lands a long-term solution.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of lands
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  • The rocker’s debut full-length set reaches 350 weeks on the Billboard 200 this frame.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And because of that unknown, the Canucks are going to listen to outside expressions of interest in case the situation reaches a point of no return.
    Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of reaches
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