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
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
When it comes to condiments, Pocker, 45, doesn’t kid around.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2022
"Theo's been this kid around the building for years and years," Markley explained.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2021
I can no longer just kid around, since my serious side is always there.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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