as in to think (up)
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Marcus Smart, who missed nine of 13 shots, threw up a brick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026 -
Eaves throws up some Ls at that one.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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That could leave states on the hook for millions of dollars to rebuild roads, schools and other infrastructure after tornadoes, floods and other disasters that do not cause enough widespread damage to meet the new criteria for federal assistance.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Tehran has touted the strait as a potential revenue stream that could help rebuild the country after destruction caused by American and Israeli strikes.—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Local lighting ordinances cut down on light pollution, and residents can even receive financial assistance to retrofit lighting fixtures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Local ordinances reduce light pollution, and residents can receive financial assistance to retrofit lighting fixtures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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“Rig (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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