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as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the crowd was pumped up by the band's rocking performance
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
that pop diva is trying to pump up album sales with an extended publicity tour
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Its high 2024 grounder park factor of 116.9 pumped up offense a bit - at this point, that seems like an outlier that should regress to the mean going forward.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
In this week’s Saturday Night Live promo, Michael Keaton seems very pumped up to return as host.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Dell's speakers can pump up the volume but are not the most impressive in frequency response.
—PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Business 787 Dreamliner teaches Boeing costly lesson on outsourcing
Feb. 15, 2011
From 2013 through 2019, the company repurchased $43.5 billion in shares, a strategy aimed at pumping up its share price.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
In this week’s Saturday Night Live promo, Michael Keaton seems very pumped up to return as host.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
Dell's speakers can pump up the volume but are not the most impressive in frequency response.
—PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Business 787 Dreamliner teaches Boeing costly lesson on outsourcing
Feb. 15, 2011
From 2013 through 2019, the company repurchased $43.5 billion in shares, a strategy aimed at pumping up its share price.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
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Thanks to the padded fabric sleeve, our tester was thrilled at how durable the Storypod was, withstanding a few drops down the stairs.Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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And while the spectacle thrilled his supporters who were there for about seven hours, Democrats believe the divisive rhetoric will alienate swing voters as the candidates make their closing arguments.Alex Thompson, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Weight-bearing exercises, such as brisk walking, jogging, and dancing, are great for increasing bone density.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Her two top priorities for the district are fiscal transparency and increasing test scores.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, doves and whitewings excite me only mildly.Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Music Jeff Lynne brings ELO to the Forum one last time Oct. 27, 2024 What still excites you about the guitar?Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Vice mayor Belal Aftab and councilmember Chuck Page, both members of the ad hoc committee on economic vitality, were in favor of advancing a pilot outdoor dining program that would allow Hero Ranch Kitchen restaurant to expand its outdoor dining with logistical support from city staff.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Marrero’s plan relies heavily on using new or expanded enrollment zones, or boundaries that include multiple schools families can choose from rather than a single neighborhood school.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Critics have also pointed out cases of Tesla’s FSD software malfunctioning, with reports of vehicles mistakenly accelerating or failing to detect obstacles.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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And the trend is only accelerating; 86% of US respondents project an increase in use of ALSPs in the next 12 months.Richard Punt, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Adults-only night at the museum features custom cocktails, food, electrifying experiments and DJ JonJon spinning tunes.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
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The report also calls for increasing energy efficiency and electrifying homes and buildings.Justine Calma, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024
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The biggest prize for green groups came as voters approved Proposition 4, a statewide bond measure to provide $10 billion to thin forests to reduce wildfire risk, expand parks and open spaces, and boost water recycling, groundwater storage and stream restoration for wildlife.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump's showing also boosted outcomes for Latino Republicans.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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For those on social media, there is a way to track election results that might be helpful as a way to augment major media coverage.John Brandon, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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This means installing lighting at multiple levels including ceiling lights, table and floor lamps, and wall sconces to augment any natural light.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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