deliver the goods

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  • The Irish have also started recruiting at a championship level, and that should start to bear fruit as early as this season, as Freeman's efforts on the trail have considerably raised both the floor and ceiling of talent on this roster.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Additionally, some varieties have been selectively bred to bear fruit earlier in the growing season than standard types.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026
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  • Remember, a faulty battery may explode or catch fire at any time.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Early investigation details indicate a motorcycle collided with a Toyota Corolla in the area, causing the vehicle to catch fire.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
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“Deliver the goods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliver%20the%20goods. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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