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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Until an hour or so prior, Messi’s presence on the traveling roster was uncertain, with the Argentine not having played in the club’s previous three matches.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025 -
This expansion affects light wavelengths emanating from cosmic objects of interest, like stars, that travel toward our detectors on Earth.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Exposure can cause cancer, stroke or heart attacks and has been associated with a higher risk of depression and anxiety.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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While inflation is often associated with a rise in interest rates, the relationship isn’t always direct.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
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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The sound of gunshots rang out, after which people started running and the video abruptly cut off.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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If granted, the permit by itself would not allow Tesla to run any autonomous vehicle rides, with or without someone behind the wheel.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
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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And more than that, how romantic to know another person agrees to be connected to you forever.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
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 19 Mar. 2025.
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