gearing up

verb

Definition of gearing upnext
present participle of gear up
as in mounting

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  1. mounting
  2. bracing
  3. educating
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  • Other comments from the last year or so decry the organization’s lack of a clear stance on the war in Gaza and its mounting civilian toll.
    Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But hamstrung, now, by rigid and top-down directives that prioritize ideological conformity over practical solutions, local politicians are ill equipped to tackle the mounting pressures of fiscal insolvency and unemployment.
    Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of mounting
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  • Authorities are also bracing for potential conflicts with Yoon's presidential security detail if an attempt is made to take him into custody by force.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
  • But with 2025 fast approaching, even those who’ve stayed afloat are bracing for what comes next.
    Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of bracing
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  • Billions in tax dollars are spent educating Kentucky's public school students each year, with the largest chunk of change going toward the almost 100,000 staff members running the state's schools.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This fosters inclusivity by respecting individual traditions, ensuring meaningful celebrations, and educating the team on these holidays, creating a workplace culture where everyone feels valued and included.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of educating
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