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The leisure and hospitality sector gained 13,000 jobs, as establishments gear up for the busy holiday season.
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CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
The Ohio State Buckeyes are gearing up for a massive showdown on Saturday evening against the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten championship game.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Scientists gear up for this global sweep months in advance, working to figure out what mutations have popped up and using them to craft the right mix so that the flu shot — which usually becomes available in August or September — can help protect you.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The new season, timed perfectly for kids gearing up for winter break from daycare or preschool—and parents who will need some way to entertain them—promises a blend of spirited stories in a nod to the holiday season.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
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CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
The Ohio State Buckeyes are gearing up for a massive showdown on Saturday evening against the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten championship game.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
Scientists gear up for this global sweep months in advance, working to figure out what mutations have popped up and using them to craft the right mix so that the flu shot — which usually becomes available in August or September — can help protect you.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The new season, timed perfectly for kids gearing up for winter break from daycare or preschool—and parents who will need some way to entertain them—promises a blend of spirited stories in a nod to the holiday season.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Gear up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gear%20up. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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