as in to shoot (up)
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Anthony is accused of stabbing Metcalf to death at an April 2 track meet in Frisco, where a dispute broke out inside Memorial High School's tent.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025 -
Just after the attacks, oil prices spiked to a five-month high on escalating Middle East tensions that some feared would break out into an all-out war and possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for transporting oil around the world.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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However, Florida residents have already seen their electric bills rise by 20% over the last five years.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The summit comes amid rising international tensions, as Trump and other allies continue their quest for a peace accord between Russia and Ukraine -- and amid the deadly fighting between Israel and Iran.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 June 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 Jun. 2025.
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