Recent Examples on the WebThe pesky microalgae often washes up from May through October, when water temperatures rise, but many major resorts are diligent about raking up the seaweed each morning.—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024 Another tip from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is to rake up seed hulls and other waste located under your feeders — the old food on the ground can make birds sick, too.—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, President Joe Biden won the state's Democratic primary in a landslide earlier this evening, raking up 30 delegates.—USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 While the dealer raked up the house’s winnings, sorting and stacking the many chips, a few of the other players who’d lost money—although not nearly as much as B.T.—placed a consoling palm on his shoulder, as if thanking him for the ride.—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 6 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rake up
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