as in going on
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point
my attention wandered as she blathered on about her endlessly active social life
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Imai made three starts before going on the IL with what the team described as arm fatigue.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026 -
What else is going on Gas prices, wildfire, insurance, climate — here’s what each gubernatorial candidate said during Tuesday night’s debate.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the latter two videos, Ivey spoke to the camera while driving his car and rambling through various evangelical talking points.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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This rambling 1,200-acre Southern California ranch has both and much more, plus a supremely private and scenic locale on the outskirts of the historic community of San Juan Capistrano.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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That includes the stories behind the backboard-rattling dunks and blocks on the basketball court.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though brief, Yoon’s martial law decree threw the country into a severe political crisis, paralyzing politics and high-level diplomacy and rattling financial markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets appear to be running on empty by the fourth quarter of each contest.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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Police said people quickly scattered, with some fleeing in cars and others running on foot.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Blathering (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blathering%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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