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geared up

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past tense of gear up

as in mounted

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OpenAI’s report on influence campaigns mounted using its technology also described a cluster of ChatGPT accounts in Russia that were banned after they were used to operate what appeared to be a fake think tank in Latin America.

— Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Since the start of the war in Ukraine almost five years ago, Russia has mounted ever more aggressive attacks in Europe, far from the battlefield.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

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In keeping with royal tradition, the young Duke of Kent was educated at Ludgrove (also attended by Prince William and Prince Harry), then Eton and later Le Rosey in Switzerland.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026
On campus, students are educated on the importance of not touching or feeding the donkeys, which weigh about 500 pounds and can charge at humans when feeling threatened.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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Most of the furniture comes from the owner’s personal collection, gathered over the course of a lifetime from visits to flea markets all over Europe.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Dabrowski’s favorite moment came outside the livestream of the Telfar event from New York, where young Parisians gathered in a spirit of community, dressing with individuality rather than for the cameras.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

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Republicans have braced for months for Democrats to retake the House.

— Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel was moving into Baja California as Southern California braced for rain and potential coastal flooding on Sunday.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

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The group also fortified their compound and trained with guns in case the FBI or other law enforcement visited the property, according to the decision.

— Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
For children who have dairy allergies or are lactose intolerant, finding non-dairy versions of chocolate milk—such as chocolate almond milk—that are fortified with calcium and vitamin D can be a good replacement for nutrition.

— Sarah Schlichter, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026

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Musically schooled in Vienna, Higginson hired the players, chose the conductors, and shouldered the deficits.

— Joseph Horowitz, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026
The episode went viral and prompted debate about the growing presence of content creators at sporting events — and whether newcomers are being adequately schooled in tennis’ distinct etiquette.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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