as in to cadge
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To her horrified astonishment, Miss Manners has received a number of letters reporting that guests are taking gross advantage of hospitality by cadging future meals.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026 -
Most reporters struggled to cadge a ride to the more distant fronts with the dirty soldiers who kept Franco’s forces at bay.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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On top of that, Nico is also, quite obviously, just mooching off/clinging to Mindy because he got cut off by his family.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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The Netflix rep says there is no correlation between this change and people mooching off other people's accounts.—
Boone Ashworth,
Wired News,
1 Dec. 2025
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Adonis yells as Gillis begs him to pull over.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Beyond a few days with warmer temperatures, the real sign that spring has arrived is when my nose starts to run, my throat begins to itch, and my eyes are begging for eye drops every morning.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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Faith leaders from various Christian denominations − and one rabbi − gathered on the National Mall to pray, sing and speak about America's religious foundation in an event critics said favors one faith at the expense of others.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu prays in front of the remains of military diver Mohamed Mahudhee, during his funeral in Male, Maldives, Saturday, May 16, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Sprinkle baking soda over a cloth or sponge and scrub the area.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Then, using a damp rag or sponge generously sprinkled with baking soda, gently wipe down the doors.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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Mixologist Giuseppe Atteo conjures up suitably fruity and herbivorous cocktails at the pale marble bar, themed for the seasons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Precise coordinates could not be conjured, like that grad-school romance that seemed so important at the time.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Harris spares audiences the bloody image, but the sound of the boy’s imploring shrieks is nevertheless haunting.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Some council members implored city staff to find funding for a program called summer at City Hall.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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The play is set in a lecture hall in 1890, as Theo (played by Pasternak) recounts his memories of Vincent and beseeches the audience — and the world — to understand his brother.—
Steve Palopoli,
Mercury News,
2 May 2026
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Some Cypress Village residents are beseeching the city to keep it that way, even as the HOA applies to let the pickle balling resume.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Bludge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bludge. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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