as in to creep up
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That September-like chill will persist Wednesday before temperatures creep up a few more degrees, but still remain a bit cooler than normal on Thursday.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025 -
As higher tariff rates continue to creep up, stagflation and even a recession become likelier, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, told NBC News last week.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Aug. 2025
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But as the night wanes on, the music turns up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In the days leading up to the June 2 election, Israni turned up the heat with attack ads against Wahab.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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That emotional tête-à-tête, as well as Lindsay showing up to support Carl at the opening of Soft Bar, are brought up by Andy during Part 2.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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The gap has shown up in earnings as well.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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That coming Fall of 2020, universal masking in schools and daycares was recommended by the CDC and widespread mandates were enacted at the state, district and county levels for children as young as two.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Just before sunset, the room of mirrors and gold comes alive in the light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Black plumes of smoke clouded the skies as thousands of participants arrived in the city.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Vince Lombardi once arrived after the kitchen closed at the Union Hotel & Restaurant, one of Wisconsin’s most beloved supper clubs.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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