as in to shoot (up)
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Carnival Cruise Line banned 24 people from future sailing trips after a massive brawl broke out at the ship’s terminal while docked.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
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The fire broke out around 2:50 p.m. at the structure, located at 3575 Alameda Ave., Oakland Fire Department spokesperson Michael Hunt said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Strong floral aromatics as well as aromas of marshmallows, candy cane, Tunisian rose and buttered toast in this wine with 12.8 percent alcohol.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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If sea levels continue to rise, urban areas may have to consider taking drastic action to prevent flooding and other disruption to city life.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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“Bob (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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