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This started with some truly baroque partisan speculation; on Dec. 11, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) cadged himself some airtime on Fox News by claiming that his home state was under attack from Iran.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Ansa works in a Helsinki supermarket, collecting expired food and cadging the odd casserole for her dinner.—
Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
4 Dec. 2023
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China’s Silicon Valley–slayer may have mooched off Silicon Valley after all.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Her family wants to mooch off her success while also criticizing her success.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The shooting led to outrage in the East Colfax community with friends and residents begging the Denver Police Department and city officials to do something about crime in the neighborhood.—
Noelle Phillips,
The Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2025
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For nearly a decade, District 79 officials waged a public relations battle, begging at the ballot box for taxpayers to approve a bond-issue referendum.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, talk to Jarek, a guard who will be kneeling and praying in the courtyard near the forge.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Before the throng of elated orange jerseys surrounded him, Jack Bech spun the football down to the turf with his right hand, took a knee and prayed.—
Christopher Kamrani,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Spray or sponge the dog with cool or tepid water (not cold), especially on the underside.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
18 June 2024
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In the video, that has already crested over the million views mark, the 15-time major winner imparts wisdom on hitting woods off the deck and navigating a narrow tee shot while Horvat sponges up the tips.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Elsewhere, Tory Burch found enlightenment in a midcentury Jules Olitski sculpture, and designer Colleen Allen lit a candlestick to photograph through an opal, conjuring ideas of witchcraft.—
Ari Stark,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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The footage also shows off the team's abilities with scenes of Johnny igniting his whole body to fly through the stratosphere and Sue conjuring force fields.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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While in the past President Donald Trump has implored the Fed to cut its benchmark rate, Bessent said Wednesday that the current strategy is using the levers of fiscal policy to keep rates low.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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But in the comments of that announcement, a number of fans implored Milkshake to reconsider the choice.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
6 Feb. 2025
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Roan gave a heartfelt speech while accepting the award, beseeching the music industry to provide healthcare and support for developing artists.—
Eric Torres,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
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The political figure most obviously affected by the twin crises is Gov. Gavin Newsom, who simultaneously beseeches Trump to send California many billions of dollars, and positions himself as a leader of resistance to Trump’s presidential decrees and a potential 2028 presidential candidate.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Bludge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bludge. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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