as in to think (up)
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Even the nutritional character of the soil could be altered because of the influx of sediment deposits and underground water contamination, throwing up other obstacles for cultivation later on.—
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Political players had painted Hollywood red with communism and the studios threw up their hands.—
Chris Yogerst,
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6 Oct. 2025
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At home, Takaichi must rebuild public trust after years of scandal within her party.—
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CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Much depends on whether Arab governments are willing to take ownership of Gaza—to manage it, rebuild it, and ensure Hamas or any similar terrorist group can't rise again.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Branislav Dimitrijevic, an engineering professor of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, said retrofitting trains to prevent roof access would be expensive.—
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Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Walmart also has plans to retrofit 42 other locations with automation technology by 2030.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Rig (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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