comings and goings
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In front of the hospital gates, a guard in a surgical mask did his best to keep track of all the comings and goings.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The estimates, which cover the 12-month period ended in mid-2025, also uncovered some surprises regarding the comings and goings between states.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
Meyer owns and operates the Record, managing a staff of only seven that reports on the comings and goings of the city of Marion’s 1,900 or so residents.
From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025
Based on how things go, there will undoubtedly be more comings and goings during the next transfer portal window from April 16-25.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025
After that day Matt studied the comings and goings of the servants, to work out when it was safe to visit the music room.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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