grooming
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Meanwhile, politicians from across Dudley Council's political divides are calling a special meeting of the authority to debate the media reports of child grooming.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
An allegation that he pursued a "course of conduct akin to grooming" was not proved.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Soon after Citi Holdings was unwound in 2016, Mason said, Corbat, by then the bank’s CEO, was grooming him to take over as chief financial officer, which he did in 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Management also plans to increase vet, grooming and training offerings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Teeth squeals, hunching back on his haunches and grooming his paws.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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