limbering (up)

present participle of limber (up)

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Verb
  • Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.
    Shaun McCorry, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Elad—who previously played at Ohio University, Garden City Community College in Kansas and UNLV—filed a complaint in a New Jersey federal district court on Thursday, demanding an injunction that would block the NCAA from enforcing a rule that bars his eligibility.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Limbering (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbering%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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