kid around
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“Crypto is no longer the only cool kid around the block.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
Green said he still carries that kid around with him — the boy in cubicle who guided his way through a recent trilogy of updated “Halloween” movies that surprised fans and box-office expectations alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
While the added weight of hauling your kid around feels like a boat anchor dragging on your speed as skate skiers zip past you, the harness can also help improve your form.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2022
"Theo's been this kid around the building for years and years," Markley explained.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2021
Certain parents didn’t think they could trust any other kid around their little prince or princess.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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