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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points
having racked up a huge number of points in the short program, the figure skater would have to have a disastrous long program in order to miss out on a medal
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as in to achieve
to obtain (as a goal) through effort
racked up their second consecutive Super Bowl victory
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Recent Examples of rack up
The Heisman Trophy winner racked up 15 receiving touchdowns and four interceptions in 2024.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Since their beginnings in 2017, Levoit has racked up accolades among shopping editors like us and regular folks for the efficiency, affordable prices, and thoughtful design of their devices.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
At the time of publication, her X post racked up over one million views, 58,000 likes and 1,500 comments.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The post, meanwhile, racked up a number of comments from users on TikTok, including several professional sports teams across the NFL, NHL and more.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Since their beginnings in 2017, Levoit has racked up accolades among shopping editors like us and regular folks for the efficiency, affordable prices, and thoughtful design of their devices.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
At the time of publication, her X post racked up over one million views, 58,000 likes and 1,500 comments.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
The post, meanwhile, racked up a number of comments from users on TikTok, including several professional sports teams across the NFL, NHL and more.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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JSerra 4, Servite 2: The Lions scored two runs in the ninth to win the Trinity League game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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That’s second only to the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers (8-0) in the standings, but the Padres own MLB’s best run differential — 36 runs scored while allowing just 11 runs through their first seven games.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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At this point, achieving half that number might be a stretch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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Scaling This Approach For Greater Impact By refining audience segmentation, message testing and budget optimization strategies, businesses can achieve greater efficiency and engagement—even in industries where traditional marketing is still dominant.—
Sam Nelson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Here's My Ultimate Bakery Crawl Through Reykjavik Kovács shared what an honor this achievement was, especially considering his pastry shop had opened only five months prior to winning the competition.—
Sable Massingill Martinez,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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Osceola and Stockton met twice earlier this season at Osceola Heritage Park, and the Magic won both games by an average of 19 points.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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Best of all, Priority Pass membership is a lot easier to attain than elite status with an airline.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
27 Mar. 2025
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Inflation stands well below a peak attained in 2022, though price increases register nearly a percentage point higher than the Fed's goal of 2%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Understanding Mars will give us an opportunity to gain such knowledge.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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For a list of stock recommendations like these made in The Prudent Speculator, visit theprudentspeculator.com.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a motion to dismiss the suit last month, Lively’s team argued that her allegations — which were first made in a California civil rights complaint that was shared with the New York Times — are protected by litigation privilege.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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