to-do
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But it was an early work in progress and overhauling conscription was still on his to-do list when he was sacked.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“If you just use a ‘soft’ day to create space and then just add more to your to-do list, you’re not doing yourself any favors,” she says.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Not everyone agrees a renovation should be on the to-do list.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Whether you’re chasing dreams, tackling that to-do list, or just enjoying a quiet morning at home, I hope it brings a smile with every sip.”
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
All I’ve done for the longest time is take my meds and go through my stupid to-do lists, trying to stay alive for as long as possible.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
Jumping straight into a list of major to-dos would leave little time for ideas to germinate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Chulpaeff grew up in Los Angeles, but even the big to-dos within her Russian Jewish community didn’t match what she sees at parties now.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
“So meta. And it was just as addictive as a romance. I ignored so many to-dos whilst listening. Luckily, it only took me two days to finish!”
From Washington Post ● Dec. 10, 2022
But outside of jotting essential to-dos and must-buy groceries on sticky notes, my other line of defense from getting overwhelmed by the flailing tentacles of life is an Android widget called Stuff.
From The Verge ● Aug. 3, 2022
When they had big to-dos old master sent mama over there.
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 5 by Work Projects Administration
