as in to shoot (up)
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And back home, on the streets of the Big Apple, celebrations broke out everywhere.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026 -
There's something extra hospitable about offering a handmade cocktail without having to break out the bar cart or shaker.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Reality competition slipped to 45 from 50; unstructured reality rose to 38 from 36.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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“Bob (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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