as in to peg (away)
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The 2009 Tiger Woods cheating scandal The scandal, which broke in 2009, revealed that Woods had been carrying on multiple affairs, including with Uchitel, while married to his then-wife Elin Nordegren.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025 -
Following the passing of Alabama bandmember Jeff Cook in November 2022, Owen and Gentry carry on Alabama’s mission of bringing the group’s music to fans.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
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Steele will miss the rest of the 2025 season after pitching in four games.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Adam and Estrada have pitched in eight games, including before Suarez in six of his seven saves.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The big picture: The administration is plowing forward with its sweeping tariffs despite warnings from economists and MAGA-friendly CEOs that the levies will fire inflation and hinder growth, setting the stage for a recession.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Minivan plows through crowd, injuring 9 in busy Los Angeles shopping district At least 9 people were injured on Apr. 6 when a minivan plowed through a crowd in Downtown Los Angeles, wounding at least three children.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But on this day, he’s worn out and would rather nap.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Three Gators guards, including SEC Tournament MVP Walter Clayton Jr., are legit threats offensively, and Florida also boasts four tough bigs that can wear out even the most physical opponents (just ask Alabama and Tennessee).—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Plug (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug%20%28away%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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