to-do
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Too much conservation work currently relies on philanthropists' cash and devoted volunteers, those in the sector say, and much more languishes on the to-do list due to a lack of money.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Start your to-do list by getting your paperwork in order: passport, visa, civil records and documents.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 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
When that happens, she takes a break or pushes her most important to-do items to the next morning to ensure she is doing her best work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
And so different from them, besides, like the calico lobsters that turned up in traps very rarely and always with great to-do.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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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
There are certain to-dos to check off your list when moving to any new city: collect free boxes, book a moving van, change your address at the post office.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 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
Image: Apple I use two apps to keep track of my to-dos: Apple’s Reminders app for personal tasks and TickTick for work tasks.
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