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Recent Examples of gear up
Running from January 27 to 30, this season’s three-day schedule was more compact than usual, as organizers gear up for a major anniversary season in August.
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Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Snowmobile enthusiasts, gear up for the 57th annual International 500 snowmobile race week to kick off this weekend.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As the Steelers gear up for a Monday Night Football playoff game at Acrisure Stadium, fans are expected to descend upon the city, and not just for Steelers-Texans.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
In the interim, Centrus is continuing to gear up for the expansion by expanding its workforce and capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Snowmobile enthusiasts, gear up for the 57th annual International 500 snowmobile race week to kick off this weekend.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As the Steelers gear up for a Monday Night Football playoff game at Acrisure Stadium, fans are expected to descend upon the city, and not just for Steelers-Texans.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
In the interim, Centrus is continuing to gear up for the expansion by expanding its workforce and capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gear up
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The talks come amid heightened regional tensions, including ongoing protests inside Iran and mounting concerns about possible military escalation as the US builds up its forces in the Middle East.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The shifts in precious metal pricing reflect a broader economic environment, one that's kept investors on edge amid persistent inflation, mounting government debt, geopolitical tension and uncertainty about where the Federal Reserve will take interest rates next.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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And this game plan demands his best work, steeling Jarrett Stidham for the biggest challenge of his career, or any career for that matter.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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Shoulders sagging, Charleigh set the wooden spoon down, steeling herself.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Nels have hired private security guards and fortified their property with electric fences and cameras.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Iran already appears to be preparing for this option by fortifying its defenses around its nuclear assets, satellite images from Vantor indicate.—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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One of our guests, John Davidson MBE has Tourette Syndrome and has devoted his life to educating and campaigning for better understanding of the condition.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her mother found help and resources with other home-schooling residents and slowly the family entered the world of fundamentalism.—
Rachel Clarke,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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And with Kliff Kingsbury the last two years in Washington, Blough was schooled on using tempo to exploit defenses.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Hinkson said the city is also bracing to feel the impact of the Metroplex’s rocketing growth, particularly as Fort Worth expands westward along the I-20 corridor.—
Emily Brindley,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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The city’s most popular beaches, Clifton and Camps Bay, are a short drive away for those prepared to brace the brisk Atlantic waters; yoga teachers can be brought in on demand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Kenya will buy back outstanding bonds and issue new dollar debt after its credit rating was raised last month, while Côte d’Ivoire is readying a similar strategy, Bloomberg reported.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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On the 16th pitch of Yamamoto’s live batting practice, Kim crushed an opposite-field home run, dazzling the hundreds of Dodgers fans gathered to watch the team ready itself for its first slate of exhibition games that begin Saturday.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The frozen, single-serve meals can be prepared in a microwave within five minutes or less, which also helps customers save time in the kitchen.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
22 Feb. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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