praying mantis
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of praying mantis
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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And he doesn’t intend to stop playing anytime soon, either, so that record might be way out of reach by the time James is actually done.
From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2022
Hayes does not know how long Harder will be out, but said she will not be playing "anytime soon".
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2022
It’s like all parties involved know that a major misstep now could doom any realistic chance of playing anytime in the next few months.
From Washington Times • May 6, 2020
The injury to his shoulder means Oshie “will not be playing anytime soon,” according to Capitals Coach Todd Reirden.
From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2019
That sound like someone who plans on playing anytime soon?
From Golf Digest • Apr. 18, 2017
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