as in to let up
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Not only did the Jayhawks let up 42 points, but the Red Raiders finished with 505 yards of offense, including 372 on the ground.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025 -
This lip mask broke the internet last year, and its influence hasn’t let up.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Antetokounmpo could also make the talks heat up by requesting a trade if the season doesn't get off to a good start.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Trocheck failed to tie him up, allowing Malkin to pounce on the loose puck and get off a quick feed to Justin Brazeau, who was all alone in front of the Rangers’ net after Alexis Lafrenière got caught puck-watching rather than staying with the nearest man.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The blue Hyundai came to rest on its roof in the shopping center parking lot in the 8700 block of La Riviera Drive just east of Watt Avenue and south of the American River.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Diego Rincon, creative director at Lifted, says the team spotted an opportunity to work up a big new hit of this ilk after ITV’s stalwart Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway was rested.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, relax and float.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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This helps relax the fabric and keeps it from bunching up as much.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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