as in to get down
to make sad
that sort of news really bums me out
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In another, a photographer captured the moment Plastique's partner got down on one knee to propose in the middle of a foggy field, with rose petals under their feet.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
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Crow-Armstrong uncorked a 92.5-mph throw to nail a tagging-up Josh Naylor at third base that Gage Workman caught on the fly and got down the tag for the final out of the inning.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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The pharma giant’s stock has fallen 46% over the past 12 months, weighed down by setbacks including clinical trials that failed to meet expectations.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
2 Apr. 2025
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The monarchs weighed down the trees’ boughs in enormous, swollen clusters and danced around white blossoms that laced the ground cover.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
14 Mar. 2025
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School choice is about empowering all families — regardless of income — to select the best education for their children, and burdening schools and families with excessive red tape will only stand in the way of that goal.—
Skylar Zander,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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People were burdened with high gas prices, including a record high of $5 per gallon.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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This threatens to significantly depress consumer purchasing and affect the entire industry.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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The 25% tariffs on all car, truck, and auto part imports that the president announced Wednesday evening continued to depress automakers’ stocks Friday, with Stellantis (STLA) dropping 4.1%, Ford (F) down 2%, and General Motors (GM) off 1.1%.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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But the federal effort to regulate ghost guns has been troubled by uneven enforcement, significant loopholes and court challenges.—
Annie Karni,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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More Virgil van Dijk stories Virgil van Dijk confirms ‘discussions are ongoing’ over new Liverpool contract How Virgil van Dijk added another layer to his game at Arne Slot’s Liverpool Is Alexander Isak the striker who troubles Virgil van Dijk more than any other?—
Sam Tighe,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Newsom said the trend of becoming more connected through technology, yet more isolated from each other, was particularly worrying among young men.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Last week, apparently worried about a weak GOP performance in Tuesday’s special elections, Trump pulled the nomination of New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik to become ambassador to the United Nations.—
Steven Lemongello,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The six defendants allegedly began holding a man against his will on March 14 and proceeded to torture him at a Red Roof Inn in Maumee, Ohio, according to an arrest warrant.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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He was detained, tortured with electric shock shock and suffocation.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Statement from Brett and Jessica Gardner: With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Though Murphy's death saddens the sanctuary, the rescue organization is grateful for the support that formed around the beloved bald eagle.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Bum (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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