as in to jack (up)
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If Wolves had another No 9 in the squad who had waited in the wings behind Strand Larsen, learned about the demands of the Premier League, and was now ready to step up to the challenge of leading the line, the proposal from Newcastle would look a good deal easier to accept.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025 -
But even if the private sector and generous philanthropists continue stepping up, many experts believe the current funding gaps left by governments will make hitting these targets near impossible.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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What's different with this mission is a new rocket pack mounted inside the Dragon spacecraft's rear trunk section.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 Aug. 2025
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The interview was conducted amid mounting pressure for President Donald Trump and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to release an Epstein client list.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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On Cost and Community To maximize the potential for the festival, Jones made the difficult decision to charge an entrance fee for the first time in the festival’s history.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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This emphasizes the importance of creativity in maximizing ROIs on ad spending.—
Manuel Machado,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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What steps to follow when driving in the rain? Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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His ongoing mission is to elevate public safety and rescue operations, using technology to enhance how communities respond to the needs of their most vulnerable citizens.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Analyst’s Take Broadcom's VMware strategy prioritizes monetizing the existing customer base over expanding it.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Originally introduced in 2016, this sporty model has already been released in a handful of different configurations, but VC decided there was room to expand.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
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But more often, the easiest way to elevate a dish is with herbs and spices.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Keep your shoulders and head elevated off the floor.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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To enrich the engagement, both audiences, artists and celebrities recorded exclusive commentaries for each of the 32 artifacts, offering the public a completely new lens on the collection.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
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The investigation centered on Altice procurement contracts, which prosecutors believed Pereira had used to enrich himself, by funnelling business toward particular suppliers.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Last year’s results were boosted by a one-time gain of $0.14 per share from the sale of a facility, according to the earnings call.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
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The weather service said drier conditions and mostly clear skies through the weekend are expected to boost temperatures, pushing daytime highs between 102 and 106 degrees on Aug. 30 and 104 to 109 degrees on Aug. 31.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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