as in to apply (oneself)
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Steele will miss the rest of the 2025 season after pitching in four games.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Fulmer hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2023 due to UCL revision surgery, but prior to that had appeared in seven MLB seasons.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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There is every chance Pepi may decide to knuckle down and keep pushing De Jong, as PSV chase a successful defense of their title and progress in the Champions League.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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There is every chance Pepi may decide to knuckle down and keep pushing De Jong, as PSV chase a successful defense of their title and progress in the Champions League.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The White House has dug in this week on its refusal to comply with a Supreme Court order to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s release from El Salvador’s custody.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Gardening tools set of 10: on sale for $28.49 (29% off) Original price: $39.99 (Amazon) Spring is here, and anyone who loves digging in the dirt will enjoy a basket filled with gardening essentials.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Don’t like the idea of slaving away for hours in the kitchen this December?—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Powered by the automatic Rolex cal. 3175, its GMT hand was still slaved to the local hour hand, meaning that a second time zone could only be tracked using the rotating bezel.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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As several drummers banged away, Vázquez danced near a table and teammates clapped along to the music, including a spirited effort from Royce Lewis.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
16 Aug. 2024
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One of the roadies came out to bang away on the piano, the notes more felt than heard, part of the noise.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2024
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“Buckle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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