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as in traversing
to make one's way through, across, or over we decided to lazily perambulate the entire length of the esplanade and enjoy the fresh air
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as in strolling
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure long summer evenings spent perambulating up and down the tree-lined streets of the quaint village
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Soon, Callaghan — alongside Nic Mosher and Evan Gilbert-Katz — was traversing the country in a shabby RV, documenting the surreal, perturbing and often hilarious fringes of American culture.—
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Imagine in the small areas of our nervous system, 84 billion cells, each connecting with thousands of others, some traversing these long areas across our brain, crossing over down to the spinal cord, and reaching its appropriate target.— Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
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Not to be outdone, the Tuscany Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour in Italy features wine sipping, a cooking class led by an engaging Italian chef, and plenty of strolling through the countryside.— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
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These days, Bailey is one of the celebrities people would be thrilled to see strolling down Hollywood Boulevard.— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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The digital trading platforms rose after Bitcoin prices hit their highest levels since early February, crossing $78,000.— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Lyrids will hang around until April 30, crossing paths with the next meteor shower, Eta Aquariids, which is set to peak on May 5 and 6.— Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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These suede clog mules are an easy choice for everything, including early bakery runs, long travel days, and wandering through mountain towns.— Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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The two-day search for a missing 12-year-old girl came to a surprising end when she was discovered wandering a Dollar General store, according to investigators in North Carolina.— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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The declines come after a winning week for Wall Street, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbing to all-time highs last week following a ceasefire between Iran and Lebanon.— Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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The 16-team field is set following the Play-In Tournament, which featured several close games.— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Imanaga tossed seven innings for the first time this season, limiting the Phillies to just three hits, including the home run, while walking one and striking out one batter.— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy has long advocated for vaccines Cassidy has spent years walking a political tightrope.— Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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In the days since a deadly shooting at Piedmont Park claimed the life of 16-year-old Tianah Robinson, her family has been left navigating an unimaginable grief—one now shared with a community preparing to say goodbye.— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Spirit Airlines is facing turbulence amid rising jet fuel costs and navigating financial restructuring that, combined, could reportedly lead to even bigger issues for the budget carrier.— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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If the bill passes, anyone who wants to ride an e-bike or e-moto capable of traveling over 28 mph would be required to have a driver’s license, title, registration and insurance.— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Soleimanpour wrote the play while he was forbidden from travelling outside Iran.— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Perambulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/perambulating. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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