as in to sneak up
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The Six of Wands card shows up to partner with this fiery Aries energy and remind you that victory is a state of mind.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025 -
And that trust is only possible when sellers show up not just as individuals but as collaborative forces who bring the full value of their organization to the table.—
Ray Makela,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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As the excitement of the Miami Grand Prix winds down, LIV turns up the energy with one of the biggest names in music, delivering an electrifying night of hip-hop, R&B, and pure star power.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Phenomenal performance by the club and all thanks to FSG and us for turning up!—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Creep up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creep%20up. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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