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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The Chrome Hearts tour got off to a really strong start in Europe.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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This offensive performance paled in comparison to the Bills' early season efforts, which saw the team get off to a 4-0 start.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Right guard Dominick Puni (knee) returned after missing Wednesday’s session, as did running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams who had that practice off to rest, as usual.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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City have four home games in this period, with a trip to Swansea in the Carabao Cup between Gameweek 9 and 10 being a natural opportunity for Pep Guardiola to rest some players.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
16 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 19 Oct. 2025.
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