as in to shoot (up)
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Dallas already paid one cornerback in Trevon Diggs, but that was before Diggs’ injury issues and before Bland broke out as a versatile starting cornerback.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
19 May 2025 -
Roughly 60% of all teachers strongly or somewhat support them when asked a question that does not describe them, breaking out to 66% of private school teachers and 59% of public school teachers.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale’s distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But rising temperatures also appear to be making many species smaller.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
23 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 29 May. 2025.
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