as in to cobble (together or up)
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The firm said the concept has since evolved and is more broadly understood as a jury made up of one’s fellow citizens.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026 -
The county’s share of liquor revenue dropped by several hundred thousand dollars, Tripple said, part of a plan executed at the end of the session to divert liquor revenue to state police to make up for straggling wages.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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These treatments prevent new fleas from hatching, stop larvae from molting and prevent juvenile fleas from becoming blood-sucking adults.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The chicks, born to piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket, emerged from their nest near Montrose Pier under the watchful eyes of volunteer bird monitors, who spent sunup to sundown waiting to confirm all four eggs had successfully hatched.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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“Dash (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dash%20%28off%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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