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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
Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Browse the farm stand for fresh produce, pick up a homemade pie, or get up close and personal with the resident goats, alpacas, and peacocks.
—Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took advantage in December 2019, while Ten Hag got the better of the eventual treble winners in January 2023, who at that point were struggling to get up to speed after the Qatar World Cup.
—Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Browse the farm stand for fresh produce, pick up a homemade pie, or get up close and personal with the resident goats, alpacas, and peacocks.
—Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024
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Outside of the Live bubble, other celebrity Halloween costumes this year included Janelle Monáe's disturbing getup as E.T., Halle Bailey dressing up as her name twin Halle Berry, and Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon as legendary Pokémon Jynx (naturally).
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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
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Listen to this article Connecticut’s first speeding cameras are set to be rolled out next month in a small town located in the state’s Northwest corner.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers were expected to roll out legislative text over the weekend.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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One rumor covers a camera area clad in aluminum rather than glass, though it’s thought that the majority of the iPhone’s rear will still be made of glass.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Onstage, clad in Punjabi attire, Diljit was charming and assured, his every smile and twirl of his mustache setting the crowd into a wave of applause and cheers.Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 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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In addition to executive orders, Bannon suggested that Trump should quickly summon Congress back into session.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 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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The pair—who caught the design world’s attention last summer as finalists at Design Parade Hyères—first met while studying at Bath Spa University in England.Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
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Reuters was able to verify the location, with the trees, outline and design of the buildings matching file and satellite imagery of the area.Andrey Sychev and Tanya Wood, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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From this point on, his journey becomes dreamlike, soon descending into a waking nightmare.Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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When her son, Hunter, was just 4 weeks old, the new mom was caught on the baby monitor trying to gently put him down in his cot without waking him.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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On a vacation in Saint-Tropez, Amal Clooney stayed loyal to the last iteration of the trend, dressed in a colorful, multi-patterned mini dress from Stella McCartney’s 2015 resort collection and Cindy Crawford paired a patterned Ulla Johnson midi skirt with a graphic tee and leather sandals.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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So, this January 1st, gather your family and friends, find a First Day hike near you, and start the New Year on the right foot.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The team gathered a sampling of their favorite photo posts from the past year.Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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