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Invader One final step toward the front of the trailer gets you to the large nose box, which houses a heavy-duty slide fit for a fridge sized up to 54.5 x 84.5 x 50 cm (21.4 x 33.2 x 19.7 in).
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New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
Choose from newborn sizes up to 5T—they’re all 70% off during October Prime Day.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024
Just note that because of that, the material is prone to shrinkage so the brand recommends sizing up for the best fit.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
Finding the answer involves sizing up the deal, determining the type and amount of financing that can be achieved, and building out a capital stack.
—James Nelson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
Choose from newborn sizes up to 5T—they’re all 70% off during October Prime Day.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024
Just note that because of that, the material is prone to shrinkage so the brand recommends sizing up for the best fit.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
Finding the answer involves sizing up the deal, determining the type and amount of financing that can be achieved, and building out a capital stack.
—James Nelson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for size up
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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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