tagged along

past tense of tag along

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Verb
  • The king of kvetch and a droll master of everyday existential lament, the comedian and actor brought an actor’s intensity to his comedy, and a comic’s timing and pacing to every acting gig.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Following these revelations, last week brought the news that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University freshman, was charged by federal prosecutors for plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Cher was once tailed by private detectives hired by Sonny Bono.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The suspects tailed the victim and even ran a red light to keep close, as the victim was unaware that he was being followed.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Even cuts to areas such as the administration's travel budget could prove problematic, as there are situations when officials need to go to different locations to ensure federal guidelines are being followed.
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The former Spain international spent the 2022-23 season with Wolverhampton Wanderers before moves to Brazil outfits Botafogo and Gremio followed.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Following an arrival ceremony at the Carter Presidential Center, a private service was conducted in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, before the location was opened up to the public, allowing mourners to come and pay their respects.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Plus, the first quarter of the New Year is a critical time when performance evaluations are conducted, bonuses are awarded and promotions are decided.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Tagged along.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tagged%20along. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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