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The phrase "around like" is not standard in written English and may be considered informal or colloquial.
It can be used in casual conversation to describe someone or something moving in a circular or aimless manner, but it is not typically appropriate for formal writing.
Example: "He was just running around like a chicken with its head cut off."
Alternatives: "running about" or "moving around".
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Dance around like Ellen?
Everybody's walking around like zombies.
— who lounge around like Ingres odalisques.
His kids tiptoed around like wary cats.
"You move people around like this".
Dinnertime, by contrast, comes around like clockwork.
You can't wander around like that!
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The draw of BlizzCon is being around like-minded people.
Being around like-minded people energized her.
Opportunities to be around like-minded peers is also critical.
But being around like-minded people is huge.
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