as in to rise (to)
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If approved by a simple majority of votes, mayors going forward would be able to serve two four-year terms, mirroring the term limits previously set in 2016 by voters for councilmembers.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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If approved, the 20-year continuation of the tax was projected to generate nearly $15 billion in revenues, according to MAG.Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rogan waited until the eve of the election to officially endorse Trump.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Actor Harrison Ford publicly endorsed Harris on Saturday, adding his voice to an expanding coalition of entertainment industry figures backing the Democratic nominee.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Bears recommended Pryor drop weight after signing him.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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To find out if this is you, Dr. Eisenlohr-Moul recommends keeping a log of your symptoms to help clue your provider into what’s going on.Julia Ries, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Other commentators commended Trump for his move on social media.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Black voters heavily favor Stein over Robinson, 92 percent to 4 percent.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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In 2020, then-President Trump spoke out against mail ballots — historically a voting practice favored by Republicans.Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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