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things to do

NOUN
iron(s) in the fire
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"I was like, Lazaro, that's a niche project, and I have a lot of other things to do."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

In 2026, he just had other things to do.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s one of the most difficult things to do in life: Live in the moment, enjoy the day, especially when you are dealing with so much financial insecurity and wondering what lies ahead.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

And he said the pandemic also had an impact, with lockdowns seeing sales rise as people looked for things to do when stuck at home - and freelance video games journalist Rachel Watts agreed.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

The teachers give us different things to do, and we work at our own pace.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman




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