as in to tidy (up)
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In Pennsylvania, Puerto Ricans make up about 8% of the population, according to census data.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Mobile purchases now make up more than 30% of all orders, according to the company.Azure Gilman, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
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Two of her clients, Lawrence said, have asked her to draw up a financial plan that includes moving to another country.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The duo will have to draw up a new checklist for the United Arab Emirates, having completed their three-point inventory for Spain: bring the trophy home, visit the Tour equipment trucks and meet Jon Rahm.Jack Bantock, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Freeman is also likely to be in Phase 3 of the three phases of treatment for low ankle sprains laid out by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on its websitelays out: Phase 1: Keep the ankle immobilized and use plenty of rest and ice to bring down the swelling.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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The inventor of Bitcoin famously held on to 1.1 million coins — or 5% of the 21 million Bitcoins that will ever be mined, according to the protocols laid out in the white paper.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
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According to Hamilton, a man’s grooming routine should fit in a dopp kit and tend toward restraint.Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Besides Brent, who specializes in interior design, the Fab Five includes food and wine expert Antoni Porowski, grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness, culture and lifestyle expert Karamo Brown and fashion expert Tan France.Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Straighten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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