as in to add (to)
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For many perennials, occasional division helps keep them healthy and maximizes their flower power.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Indoors, six bedrooms offer generous en suites and ample space for family or guests, each thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy and the stunning coastal vistas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Stimulated mitochondria generate more ATP, while improved circulation increases blood flow and oxygenation.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Protests have also broken out due to ICE checkpoints popping up around the city and the police increasing curfew zones for minors.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Green and Gold faithful at historic Lambeau Field will be extra pumped up given Parsons' presence.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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While her heart and effort were Aurora, she also was pumped up for her brother, who was named the game’s MVP against the Cincinnati powerhouse.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The system runs simulations to predict where stress will build up in a 3D model, then reserves high-performance plastics for those regions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Posen said there will be a series of drops over time to augment the collection.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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That product was built from the ground up around AI and was possible only because of AI, as opposed to augmenting an existing product with AI.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rallied 1% after data showed accelerating growth in earnings for Japanese workers.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Google and Meta on Friday announced new partnerships with Reliance Industries as the Indian conglomerate seeks to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The mayor and his closest ally in the labor world have been seeking additional CPS funding throughout the district’s budget crisis that blew up much of Johnson’s second year.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now my parents can log in, scroll to their hearts’ content, and comment on their grandchild’s latest antics without blowing up my phone.—
Daphne Wilder,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Turkish-language interviews with the child drew out more allegations of perhaps more victims, said officials.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Kenmore machine really did draw out good flavor notes in the coffee and had water come out in a few pulses.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Bump (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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