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Recent Examples of stick up
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
From afar, Lisa and Whitney’s husbands watched the women fight, debating inserting themselves to stick up for their wives.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 23 Apr. 2024
There was an average of almost one bank stickup every other weekday.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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After sticking up for his special needs sister and punching a bully, a middle schooler must defend his actions in this new musical by Ben Decter and Kristin Hanggi.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
From afar, Lisa and Whitney’s husbands watched the women fight, debating inserting themselves to stick up for their wives.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
The suspect in the deadly Nashville robbery of a California rapper with ties to Justin Bieber and a group of friends was free on bond for a 2021 murder at the time of the deadly stickup outside a music studio Saturday, according to city police.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 23 Apr. 2024
There was an average of almost one bank stickup every other weekday.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick up
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In June, police said two men pretended to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, including using fake badges, to gain access to homes in Anaheim before robbing Latino residents.Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Officials believe the shooting happened when the children were attempting to rob a 25-year-old man, who police say shot the boys with his own pistol.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Disaster aid has been one of the key holdups, as leaders are expected to tack billions of dollars intended for recovery efforts from hurricanes Helene and Milton onto the forthcoming stopgap.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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The holdups strained initial interactions between the outgoing and incoming teams.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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After the Tigers put together an impressive, methodical opening drive that ended with a touchdown, Randall ripped off a 41-yard run on the third drive of the game.The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ryan ripped off her gloves and grabbed her phone to show an old photo.Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Rivera has been charged in the indictment with one count of first-degree murder, three counts of second-degree murder and one count of third-degree burglary, the district attorney's office said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Police investigated the matter after receiving a call for a burglary, according to the complaint.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Without Shaw, City do not have a physical presence to hold up the ball.Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The skillet holds up to 12 ounces and can be used on the stovetop, in the oven, on a grill, or even over a campfire.Kaitlin Gates, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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British and American soldiers plundered that area of New Jersey so heavily that all provisions became scarce.John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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Later, plundered relics like the Irish Crown Jewels and the Amber Room eluded investigators and would-be discoverers.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
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Joe Burrow, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes also experienced break-ins this year.Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Chief Scott said the department also made car break-ins a focus.Isabelle Taft, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Many people may find their homes looted or new families living in them.Natasha Hall, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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Swiss zoologists, botanists, engineers, priests and nuns from missionary societies, merchants and rentier businesspeople, warlords and mercenaries ventured out to participate in plunder and looting as adjuncts or sidekicks of the stronger world powers and financiers.Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Stick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20up. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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