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Recent Examples of run-up
The massive run-up in the shares has made the stock expensive.
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Aya Wagatsuma, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Food eaten at home was just 1.1% pricier last month than the same time last year, compared with the 2.6% average run-up in consumer prices overall.
—Jing Feng, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
The recent run-up in mortgage rates has also been driven by strong economic data, which could prevent the Fed from cutting rates.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Krasner accused Musk and his PAC in his lawsuit filed Monday of running a dubious lottery in the tense run-up to Tuesday's election.
—Maryclaire Dale The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Aya Wagatsuma, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2024
Food eaten at home was just 1.1% pricier last month than the same time last year, compared with the 2.6% average run-up in consumer prices overall.
—Jing Feng, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
The recent run-up in mortgage rates has also been driven by strong economic data, which could prevent the Fed from cutting rates.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Krasner accused Musk and his PAC in his lawsuit filed Monday of running a dubious lottery in the tense run-up to Tuesday's election.
—Maryclaire Dale The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
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As the countdown to Christmas begins, many may be wondering about the holiday forecast.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season can be a hurried, slightly stressful time as the countdown to Christmas morning begins.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The news led to a spike in Mainland China and Hong Kong, along with a spike in the National Team’s favored ETFs.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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There are also reports of a rise in large-group crossings in Del Rio, despite no spikes in west Texas, Arizona, or California.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Southern Section held its track and field preliminaries at four sites around Southern California on Saturday, and sophomore Brian Bonner of Valencia High continued his rise to prominence.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
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In 1988: Greg Louganis won the gold medal in the 3-meter springboard at the Seoul Olympics one day after hitting his head on the diving board during the preliminaries.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2024
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Euthanasia rates also rose, with approximately 850,000 animals euthanized in 2023—a 15 percent jump compared to the previous year.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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With numerous top names expected to jump to Raw in order for the red brand’s move to Netflix, McIntyre would seemingly benefit from a jump to the blue brand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In addition to contributing to Trump's inauguration, both tech leaders have made other overtures to the president-elect in recent months.Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The former Syrian ruler had rejoined the Arab League last year and made overtures to Gulf Arab neighbors to gain support for reconstruction, which would then have allowed for return of Syrian refugees.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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And so ‘Mocha Mousse’ feels like the correct continuation to add to your nail inspo folder.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Pre-Fall 2025 collection is a continuation of the story set by the brand’s 20th anniversary collection.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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But the devastation of 2017 was only a prelude to an even graver year.CalMatters, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Ravens’ game Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium against the Philadelphia Eagles might be a prelude to Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans in February.Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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Low prices are the cure for low prices, and that’ll be the case here, as farmers plant less corn and wheat in favor of something else, such as cotton, creating a supply shortfall—and setting the stage for the next price upturn.Brett Owens, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Economic growth was sluggish last year, though there have been signs of an upturn to start 2024.Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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