as in to cadge
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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
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Ansa works in a Helsinki supermarket, collecting expired food and cadging the odd casserole for her dinner.—
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The exchange seemed to show real feelings and judgments — that the Europeans are mooching and that any American military action, no matter how clearly in American interests as well, should be somehow paid for by other beneficiaries.—
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Not for Chelsea, obviously, whom he’s already once told to go find a richer boyfriend to mooch off.—
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That included claims that Dorit's estranged husband, Paul Kemsley, had staged their 2021 home invasion in which Dorit begged for the safety of their children's lives as she was held at gunpoint.—
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But like my friend who only visits any place once for a peek, those sights may not beg a second visit.—
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Later on, Frank is seen peacefully praying after his bender.—
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In the now-viral video of the incident, Perry can be seen driving a Tesla Cybertruck and pulling up to the women — who had been praying in an empty parking spot before heading out to celebrate the end of Ramadan, per Atlanta First News.—
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Apply with fingertips, a brush, or sponge onto cheeks and lips.—
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The mining computers would sponge up energy when there was extra and shut off when demand from other customers was high, helping keep the grid stable.—
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Still, despite an effort to be ethical in its approach, Andersson said H&M understands its experiment could conjure mixed sentiment from consumers.—
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The style’s pressure-cooker peak conjures visions of iShowSpeed backflipping at nightcore velocity.—
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While sleep is undeniably crucial, sleep therapists implore us to remember that simply resting — whether through meditation, deep breathing or even just lying down with your eyes closed — can still provide significant benefits.—
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The saga has led to many A’s fans imploring Fisher to sell the team.—
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Eyes abound, actually, staring out from the stars and stripes as if beseeching its audience to bear witness to this unprecedented union.—
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TikTokers are beseeching us to get off the treadmill and into the weight room.—
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“Bludge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bludge. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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