as in to shoot (up)
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Joyce Manor broke out of the cookie-cutter second generation punk rock scene in California and is still touring and recording with the vitality of a new band.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026 -
She’s portrayed by Victoria Pedretti — who broke out on Netflix’s You before starring opposite Jeremy Strong on Broadway in An Enemy of the People — in a devastating performance befitting Woolf’s bruising, spare and subtle characterization.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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