Dear Annie: Lonely neighbor is exhausting, gossipy. How do I get her to back off?

An advice columnist addresses a reader's struggle with a gossipy and exhausting neighbor, suggesting ways to set boundaries.
I find myself lying to her because I know whatever I say will be repeated and most likely taken out of context.
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