tee up
phrasal verb
teed up; teeing up; tees up
golf
: to place (a ball) on a tee
It's time to tee up.
He teed the ball up.
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Thune has been acting in concert with the House in the days before Trump assumes office, teeing up votes that squeeze vulnerable Democrats on politically divisive topics with the 2026 midterm elections approaching.
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David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
Adam Sandler just made sure fans were having a Happy holiday by teeing up a first look at the sequel to one of his most beloved comedies.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Those fighting to end race-conscious admissions at all higher education institutions are seeing losses at the lower courts regarding military schools, teeing up another showdown at the conservative-majority high court.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Today’s top stories (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Trump tees up tariff hikes on top trading partners.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
Adam Sandler just made sure fans were having a Happy holiday by teeing up a first look at the sequel to one of his most beloved comedies.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Those fighting to end race-conscious admissions at all higher education institutions are seeing losses at the lower courts regarding military schools, teeing up another showdown at the conservative-majority high court.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
Today’s top stories (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Trump tees up tariff hikes on top trading partners.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Tee up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tee%20up. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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