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as in to roll out
to leave one's bed
you need to get right up when the alarm goes off in the morning
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as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
all got up in her Sunday best
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as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged
the wine book's getup is pretty standard, with wines being arranged according to country of origin
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Recent Examples of get up
Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
According to Flax, the best way to do that gutter cleaning is to roll up your sleeves, grab a ladder, and get up to the roof line.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2024
Don Fernando’s getup is the most bizarre of all, donning a bicolored suit that looks a bit like it was ripped from the closet of an anime villain.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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The highest snow accumulations are expected east of Lake Ontario, where some isolated areas could get up to 60 inches of lake effect snow by early in the week around the Watertown, New York, area, the NWS said.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
According to Flax, the best way to do that gutter cleaning is to roll up your sleeves, grab a ladder, and get up to the roof line.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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In another post showing off the Halloween getup, Lizzo clapped back at South Park by dancing to the show’s jingle and flipping off the camera.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2024
Don Fernando’s getup is the most bizarre of all, donning a bicolored suit that looks a bit like it was ripped from the closet of an anime villain.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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In 2023, 81% of U.S. retailers rolled out stricter return policies, including shortening the return window and charging a return or restocking fee, according to another report from Happy Returns.Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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In response, central and local governments have rolled out various initiatives, from cash allowances per child to matchmaking apps, in an effort to boost birth rates.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Allu Arjun displays charming talent in the film and his most impressive performance comes twice in the film - both times, he is seen clad in a saree and involve intense fight sequences.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One by one, however, as the event’s end time inched near, attendees headed back down to the posh hotel’s lobby—those clad in the brand’s new garb surely among the best dressed in the establishment.Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ubers are easy to summon, as are taxis via the European app Freenow.Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Interim City Manager Tonie Quigley carried it to the center of the room, and a former city official was summoned to make the pick.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird walked into the Camilla boutique in Costa Mesa, California.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The film’s costume designer Desira Pesta first sought advice from her sister, a psychotherapist, before approaching the actors.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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If the past five years have been focused on manicures that have a little something extra—abstract designs, colorful French tips, cobalt blues, extra long nails—2025 is gearing up to embrace more natural, less-fuss, flattering nail colors and shapes.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Everything from its cutting-edge design to the glossy, sleek texture of her top is a perfect example of how to push the boundaries of style, something Venus in Aquarius knows all too well.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Take a moment to roll your eyes or otherwise express your disbelief, and then hear me out: Monday through Friday, most of us spend the majority of our waking time at the office or in front of a computer screen.Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This could occur for players who tried to wake the game from sleep mode or who pressed a button to merely preview a purchasable item, the agency said in a complaint, which outline offenses from 2017 to 2022.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Markle will dress on theme to celebrate her friends!Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gomez currently works with stylist Erin Walsh, who also dresses Anne Hathaway and Juno Temple.Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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As law enforcement gathered information about the life and recent whereabouts of the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, an attorney representing the suspect vowed to fight extradition to New York City.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Club officials had a plethora of permutations for how this winter would unfold, but had not committed to anything before gathering this week at the Winter Meetings.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Get up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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