idly
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Anthony Elanga sliced through Liverpool for the first then six of Iraola's team stood idly by as Yoane Wissa and Joe Willock combined for the second.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
“This Court cannot stand idly by while that happens.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
As Roderigo, whom Iago manipulates like a bored puppeteer idly pulling the strings, Daniel Velez is idiotically gullible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
He now spends the long hours idly scrolling through his phone or chatting with neighbours.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
It was reared all the way up on its huge hind legs, shorter forelimbs pawing idly against the wood planks.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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