as in assembles
to bring together in one body or place
she bulked up her hair with one hand as she reached for the shears with the other
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In contrast, Real Madrid assembles superteams.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026 -
At the moment the company’s Saudi facility only assembles kits from its Arizona plant.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But Oviedo resident Bill Hyde questioned why SCAC’s executive director Deborah Bauer collects a salary of about $40,000 a year from the county funds.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the agency added an electrified dozer trawl designed specifically for carp removal, which stuns fish and collects them as boats move through infested waters.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Every December, the global travel industry gathers to discuss that very question (and more) at the International Luxury Travel Marketplace (ILTM) in Cannes, France.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the Chinese men shoot the breeze and play cards, a mob of armed white miners gathers over the hill and encroaches on the unsuspecting outsiders.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Today’s newsletter rounds up some of our recommendations for books that will challenge you and grab your attention.—
Isabel Fattal,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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NewsNation Ahead, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up where to watch live coverage of the 2025 election online, including where to watch the victory and concessions speeches online with and without cable.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Over 95,000 power outages have been reported, and utilities warn that damage could rival that of a hurricane as ice accumulates on lines and trees.—
Thomas Peipert,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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The opportunity lies in infrastructure, services, and ongoing enterprise relationships — precisely where long-term value typically accumulates.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Unlike previous iterations, House of Fear corrals its 14 players under a single roof for the entirety of the competition.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The map accompanying Gallagher’s resolution corrals the state’s population centers, like the Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento into one state.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Anne’s trip to the countryside opens up the series both physically and thematically by acknowledging that Irish life and history exist outside Dublin and that while the Guinness family amasses power and plays at politics, others are living a much different existence.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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As the advertising event of the year, the Super Bowl garners massive attention from both the media and the general public.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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As Sports Business Journal reported last year, the CBS rights deal accounts for more than 30 percent of the athletic budgets of West Point and the Naval Academy, and losing the exclusive window would be a major blow to the game, which garners millions of viewers each year.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Bulks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulks%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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