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buildups

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plural of buildup

as in promotions

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With concert sponsorships, great promotions, MC gigs and a collection of engaging DJs, their competition fueled the music.

— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
When deciding where to shop in person, the survey showed that consumers prioritize the best overall prices and promotions at 54 percent, convenient locations at 34 percent, and the ability to see, try on or choose items in person at 31 percent.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of promotions

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Bush aimed to capitalize on voter sentiment souring on Israel over its actions during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, as well as a wave of success by progressives mounting anti-incumbents campaigns.

— ABC NEWS, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of campaigns

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Republicans campaigning in swing districts are running ads about healthcare after facing criticism of the cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

— Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 31 July 2026
The fake ads often offer what appear to be unbeatable deals — capitalizing on people’s desperation.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of ads

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Stevens and her allies have also made a direct appeal to Black voters through advertisements highlighting her ties to former President Barack Obama and her work as chief of staff for his administration’s auto rescue effort from 2009 to 2011.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
That outside spending has helped flood mailboxes and the airwaves with advertisements.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of advertisements

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The film unit did not do as well, partly because there weren’t as many box office releases in the first quarter compared to the same period a year ago.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Depending on the day, guests might be able to score harder-to-find releases like Blanton's or Eagle Rare.

— Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of releases

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That includes boosts from socialist Donavan McKinney, who is running for Michigan’s 13th District, and Will Lawrence, who cross-endorsed with el Sayed and is running for Michigan’s 7th District.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
While the Big Data + Panel tide raised pretty much every boat in the sports-TV waters, the year-to-year boosts notched by the likes of the NBA, NFL and NHL were likely a one-time phenomenon.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of boosts

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Sky will also have to commission a proportion of programmes made outside London, and honour the contract for ITN’s news bulletins for ITV until 2031.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
The first bulletins reported police and emergency vehicles swarming around a nightclub in Orlando in the predawn hours of June 12, 2016.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026

Definition of bulletins

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