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If a fungal infection plagued your shrubs, rake up diseased leaves and dispose of them before adding a layer of mulch.—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025 The president has been raking up global support in his push for a Nobel Peace Prize, but ending the war in Gaza and the war in Ukraine are major diplomatic tests for him.—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025 Tired of spending your weekends raking up endless piles of leaves until your arms ache?—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 According to the complaint, the male actor was directed to mount her, pin her down, and violently rake up her skirt.—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rake up
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