First recorded in 1590–1600
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“It’s a thing about my personality to be silly and goof around.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
It does not, of course, have to be this way.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
Mike Bell, leader of North Somerset Council, called on schools in his area to be "flexible" and allow children to enjoy a "special moment" for the country.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
The undertakings in Qatar and Romania appear to be new developments in 2025, as there aren’t references to them in Trump’s annual financial disclosure for 2024.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
No matter what I do, it’s always going to be there.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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