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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottling (up)
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As each mourner spoke, some holding back tears and others sobbing, Metayer’s family watched in loving silence.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026 -
These two characters have been holding back all season and not talking to each other, and this was the moment to let everything out.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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The program, which is also open to the 15 members of Caribbean economic bloc CARICOM, comes as governments across the continent activate emergency committees, pulling in policymakers to map out supply risks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The property has also proven its financial chops, reportedly pulling in up to $46,000 a month in rental income when not occupied by the Summer House camera crews.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Bottling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottling%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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