as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
they began to pal around after discovering that they both had kids on the same soccer team
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Measles cases are popping up around the country, too, many of them related to travel.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Rather than carry around a complete sewing kit, tuck a few safety pins into your purse, wallet, or carry-on, safety pins take up zero space, are TSA-approved, and can even come in handy to impress a colleague or traveling partner.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lowers the Risk of Gallbladder Disease Research shows that fiber intake is directly associated with a person's risk of gallbladder disease.—
Kathi Valeii Published,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Other critical minerals are associated with these deposits, especially zirconium, tantalum and niobium, in undetermined but potentially significant amounts.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Seems like an innocent enough way to bond with your partner after a long day of caregiving, but many commenters didn’t see it this way.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
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Unlike most formulas, Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat is meant to be applied to wet (or semi-wet) polish, bonding with every layer to create a durable, chip-resistant finish.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2025
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Most understand that Congress needs to reduce its spending, and that the U.S. cannot thrive economically if Washington continues to run massive budget deficits ($1.8 trillion in fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024).—
Mike Patton,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The show would run for two more seasons following her departure, with Stefan and Caroline eventually getting married.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Moisturizing Tanning Oil Frankel mixed L’Oréal’s Lumi Glotion with this tanning oil from Sun Bum, which offers SPF 15 sun protection.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Beard mixed in zone and press in hopes of affecting Florida’s attack.—
Mark Long,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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Latinx college graduates are more likely to be connected to family across class lines.—
Daisy Verduzco Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ensure your talent acquisition strategy is closely connected with overall business objectives.—
Trevor Higgs,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Harris and Adams have hooked up on lob slams numerous times the past four years.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2025
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Below, see which actors admitted to hooking up with their former costars.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The couple made the awards season event — which was held at The Beverly Hills Hotel’s iconic Polo Lounge — a date night, cuddling up to each other on the red carpet before later mingling with the swirl of Oscar nominees, industry professionals and other celebrities.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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With the Oscars just hours away, the energy was electric—guests snapped photos, mingled, and soaked in the last moments of pre-awards anticipation before heading off into the night.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Pal (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pal%20%28around%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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