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Discover LudwigThe phrase "around and next" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in informal contexts to describe proximity or sequence, but clarity may be compromised.
Example: "The dog ran around and next to the tree, chasing after the squirrel."
Alternatives: "near and beside" or "around and alongside".
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"I remember the guy in the suit turning around, and next thing I know, he raised his hand, and there was a handgun in his hand," he said.
Simply carry a few of these instant pockets around, and next time she asks, clap one on her hip, laugh maniacally, and then run.
You follow them, @mention them, retweet and accelerate the dynamics of the implicit groups they form around and next to each of us.
He started working with me and next thing you know, we were passing tapes around and next thing you know, he's gone.
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Everyone says this is the last weekend, then the next weekend rolls around, and the next, and the next, and the banks stay open.
On the dance floor you'll see someone in their 20's jumping around crazily and next to them there'll be an older guy doing a beautiful two-step with his lady friend".
Mr McGilvray told the jury: "I turned around and the next thing I was taken out by this big guy.
They'll have time to sort that out this time around, and the next version of the watch could be much cleverer.
I could imagine that even if they did eat him, there might be a human skull lying around and the next thing, the police would be up there.
"She came around and sat next to me and squeezed my nipple and went, 'Shame,'" said Headey.
But to my sainted former wife's credit, she came around and the next draft was much more reasonable.
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