as in applies (oneself)
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Zach Pop threw 46 pitches in two outings and only 23 of them were strikes.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Neto swung at 25% of pitches in the chase zone last year.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 8-episode first season charts the improbable ascent of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children, including rebellious second son Jack, who struggles to escape the shadow of his golden boy older brother.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Loose ends and compelling payoffs await after a subdued and slow-ish first frame that struggles with a balance between dark brooding and uneven lull.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Hammers (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammers%20%28away%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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