At that point we were thankful all our loose ends were tethered as we got a close look at the shuttle's wings, inside the side hatch and even inside the engines.

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Retiring at different times can be a nightmare if one partner is at loose ends trying to figure out their new identity, while the other is still in the same work mode.

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Yet the campaigners are optimistic these loose ends will be tied up, or at least fudged.

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The Hispanic skateboarders portrayed by Mr. Clark are more examples of youth at loose ends, one of his specialties.

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