1
as in travels
to come or be together as friends
those two have been hobnobbing together since freshman year
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2
as in mixes
to take part in social activities
spent some time hobnobbing with the rich and famous while in Los Angeles
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And a large share of the world’s humanitarian relief, much of it destined for Africa, travels through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has essentially shut.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Running daily between Chicago and the East Coast, Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited travels through a geographically diverse stretch of the country.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The big question will be how much of that wind mixes down to the surface.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Mean Girls mixes vodka, lemon juice, watermelon syrup and cotton candy.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Launched in Arizona, Canyon Ranch moved its headquarters to Fort Worth after being purchased by real-estate mogul John Goff, who mingles in the crowd along with his wife, Cami.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Here’s a curtain-raiser on SXSW Music 2026, which runs from March 12-16 — with all of the different sub-festivals running concurrently, for the first time in the Austin gathering’s four-decade history.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Lake Shore Limited is a 19-hour rail journey between New York City and Chicago that runs alongside Lake Michigan, the Mohawk River, and the Erie Canal.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fortner joins former teammate, inside linebacker Devin Lloyd, as part of the Panthers’ external free-agent haul.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The veteran guard joins James (right hip contusion, left foot arthritis) and backup big man Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain), who are questionable, on the team’s injury report.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tekton bonds the body together into a seamless, self-supporting monocoque optimized for thermal and leakproof integrity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Guess what bonds that group together?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Iranian officials have openly threatened ships that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that connects the Persian Gulf with the world's oceans.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, use a dry cloth to clean the metal mount that connects to the camera body, to ensure a secure connection.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Hobnobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobnobs. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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