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waifs and strays
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waifs and strays (British & Australian)

people or animals who have no home and no one to care for them. Emma was always bringing home waifs and strays and giving them a bed for the night.

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wade
wade into
wade through
wag
wagging
wagon

waif
waifs and strays
wait
wait a minute
wait a second
wait and see
wait for the other shoe to drop
wait on

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