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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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From 2013 through 2019, the company repurchased $43.5 billion in shares, a strategy aimed at pumping up its share price.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
Some of Google’s competitors want the tech giant to be broken up into multiple independent companies, so each of its advertising services competes on its own merits without the benefit of one pumping up another.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2024
The plaintiffs accuse CrowdStrike and Kurtz of lying to mislead investors and pump up the stock price.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024
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As its name suggests, the Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara is all about pumping up the volume.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
Some of Google’s competitors want the tech giant to be broken up into multiple independent companies, so each of its advertising services competes on its own merits without the benefit of one pumping up another.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2024
The plaintiffs accuse CrowdStrike and Kurtz of lying to mislead investors and pump up the stock price.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024
Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara Buy Now for $40
As its name suggests, the Chanel Le Volume de Chanel Mascara is all about pumping up the volume.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 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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Completion cost of seven of those pending projects has increased, leading to a $195 million shortfall.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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The peptide works by increasing the body’s production of natural collagen and hyaluronic acid and activating cellular repair pathways.Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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The 2024 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup series has already excited swim fans, with three short course world records shattered before reaching the third stop in Singapore.Casey Murphy, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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The actor, known for spilling the tea when he’s not supposed to, kept details of the upcoming film very light but teased enough to excite fans.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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The White River State Park is expanding along the west bank of the river.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
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There’s also more room for Wallen to grow outside of the U.S. as country’s global footprint continues to expand.Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 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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Building on an earlier stablecoin bill, Hagerty’s proposal aims to boost innovation, protect consumers, and increase demand for U.S. Treasuries to help address the national deficit.Becca Bratcher, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Musk’s wealth surges Elon Musk’s fortune skyrocketed by $33.5 billion in one day following Tesla’s stock rally that boosted its valuation by nearly $150 billion.Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
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These stressors are augmented in hybrid work environments.Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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However, that number is augmented by a patchwork quilt of other offsets and exemptions available to productions in various specific jurisdictions in the Empire State.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
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