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brushups

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plural of brushup

as in workouts

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Ahead of his return, Soto went through multiple workouts that included live batting practice, running the bases and fielding drills.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
For activity tracking, the watch records walking, running, cycling, swimming, yoga, HIIT, and other workouts.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of workouts

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One of Presner’s class exercises has students use language models to build historical narratives, then manipulate them.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Washington provides New Delhi with access to intelligence, advanced military technology, joint exercises, and a wider network of security partnerships.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exercises

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Summary Many companies face talent shortages, yet their own hiring practices often limit the available pool.

— Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The Star-Telegram was present for all 15 training camp practices and three preseason games to take in every position battle and roster nuance.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of practices

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Under Norman, the defensive linemen as a group are doing drills and emphasizing parts of the position that weren’t given as much attention previously, and Funderburg has been a chief beneficiary.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
We were inducted into adolescence through active shooter drills and exit-route scans, carrying the unique anxiety of a youth caught in the crosshairs of a national crisis.

— Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of drills

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Of the eight TripAdvisor reviews of the amphitheater near Arcugnano, in Italy’s northern Veneto region, all give fulsome, five-star praise.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The glitch might have impacted its opening weekend earnings, but the film also had some fairly bad reviews working against it.

— Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of reviews

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As Coca-Cola works to automate dirty soda and refreshers, CNBC's Amelia Lucas takes readers inside the secretive labs where the soda maker is planning its next wave of innovation.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Protein, vitamins and other wellness additions are pushing refreshers closer to sports and recovery beverages.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

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