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things to do

NOUN
iron(s) in the fire
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You’ve got more important things to do, like binge-watching “Widow’s Bay,” or not melting.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

“A big part of this work is about pacing. There are so many things to do, but really only one or two things that need to happen at one time,” she said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

“You could sit six people here, and they might think of six different things to do off the tee.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

"It's all actually sad because I think her instincts are generally OK, but by the time she figured out the right things to do, it was too late".

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

“Thank you for the cocoa, but I have better things to do than sit around and let you insult me.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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