as in to shoot (up)
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Globally, unrest broke out in several countries, including Mexico, Egypt and Peru, because of food scarcity and costs.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025 -
He was suspended again for three days a few weeks later after a fight broke out between officers and an inmate in the police department's detention center.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Success for any one of the players, as well as the end-users, constitutes a rising tide for industrial autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Bob (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bob%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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