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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandied (about)
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Now, Kardashian—a reality star and business mogul—and Hamilton, a pro F1 driver, have not confirmed any sort of relationship just yet, but the duo are rumored to have begun dating earlier this year, when they were spotted enjoying a romantic getaway at the Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Taking the stage at Pier 29 ahead of their Super Bowl pregame performance Sunday, Armstrong had a message for the ICE agents rumored to be patrolling the football game at Levi’s Stadium.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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The congressman is seeking to examine any files or communications referencing the Gordie Howe International Bridge and the Ambassador Bridge that circulated between the family, the Commerce Department, and the White House.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her name has been circulated alongside other prominent women leaders, including former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who was formally nominated by her country earlier this month.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Emily McDonough scored twice for Braintree (9-4-3) while Katherine McDonough dished three assists and Sienna Cadigan posted a shutout.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Slowik also dished on fellow quarterback Quinn Ewers, who started the final three games of the past season and is under contract with Miami for 2026.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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The files disclosed emails exchanged between Maxwell and Wasserman in 2003 that were flirty and risque at a time when Wasserman was married.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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But Democratic leaders have dismissed the White House's offer as insufficient, though specifics of the proposal have not been disclosed.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The records have thousands of references to Trump, including emails in which Epstein and others shared news articles, commented on his policies, or gossiped about him and his family.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Famous names show up in Epstein’s emails The records have thousands of references to Trump, including emails in which Epstein and others shared news articles about him, commented on his policies or politics, or gossiped about him and his family.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Bandied (about).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandied%20%28about%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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