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as in to appear
to come into view
my missing car keys turned up just in time
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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
when do you think our guests will turn up?
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
it took days to turn up the original documents
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Recent Examples of turn up
In an instant, even a search for the world’s most obscure watch is likely to turn up a dozen hits with sellers across the world.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Her work also turns up in AFAR, New York Magazine, Buy Side from WSJ, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Bon Appétit, Airbnb, Tripadvisor, Chase Travel, Midwest Living, Artful Living, Esquire,...
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
The Warriors turned up the tempo in the third quarter, turning stops — and even quick inbounds passes — into fast-break scores.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Sam is once again lying to everyone about having seen Hector at his club, so he’s bound to turn up again at some point.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Her work also turns up in AFAR, New York Magazine, Buy Side from WSJ, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Bon Appétit, Airbnb, Tripadvisor, Chase Travel, Midwest Living, Artful Living, Esquire,...
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
The Warriors turned up the tempo in the third quarter, turning stops — and even quick inbounds passes — into fast-break scores.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Sam is once again lying to everyone about having seen Hector at his club, so he’s bound to turn up again at some point.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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The photos appear to have been taken from a camera in a cab, which authorities believe the suspect boarded after the shooting and show him wearing a blue medical mask and a hooded jacket.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Citing media reports, both countries appear to have pulled advisers and equipment out of the country, Ali said.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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There are so many more holiday doormats at Walmart that will arrive within a few days of shipping, so be sure to add these to your cart today to ensure a festive front porch this holiday season.Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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City had already started to turn the tide in derbies before Guardiola arrived, with at least four truly memorable victories under Roberto Mancini (6-1 away and 1-0 at home in 2011-12) and Manuel Pellegrini (4-1 at home, 3-0 away in 2013-14).Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The New York Police Department set out to find suspects in three separate shootings — including the mayor and the death of one of their own.Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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But the map shows that Americans living in the North and those at higher elevations are the most likely to see snow on Christmas morning.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Further images released by the NYPD showed the man masked up in a taxi cab following the shooting.Nicole Acosta, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Through the Zillow Owner Dashboard, homeowners can track their property's value, explore pricing options for potential sales and learn about market trends in their area.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The biggest revelation in the 1973 timeline comes when viewers learn that Harry had a biological son who tragically downed in the family’s swimming pool under Harry’s watch, before 2-year-old Dexter came into his life.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Around the same time, Argentine prosecutors were building a larger case that would, unfolding over the next five years, expose the inner workings of the entire torture-and-murder apparatus at ESMA.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Club officials had a plethora of permutations for how this winter would unfold, but had not committed to anything before gathering this week at the Winter Meetings.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Or a completely new way to get in touch with a very old way of being miserable, which is what your letter is about.James Parker, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the point stood that film preservation as an idea barely existed in the U.S. then and creating an institution such as this helped get in place a real framework for actually keeping classics intact.Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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After Chen’s body was discovered, Dawson was located at a nearby island with his wallet and passport, according to authorities.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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What happens when people discover they were made to revere counterfeits?Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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