as in to roll up
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As the mitigation work continued, a contractor took off his socks and shoes and rolled up his pants to his knees and proceeded to wade into the pool to place an ozone nanobubble tube as tourists and locals milled about on a sunny morning.
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As the mitigation work continued, a contractor took off his socks and shoes and rolled up his pants to his knees and proceeded to wade into the pool to place an ozone nanobubble tube as tourists and locals milled about on a sunny morning.
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Ripley was honored for a heroic effort to halt the advance of North Vietnamese forces by blowing up a crucial bridge in 1972.
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Boy Talk appeared one at a time in the same spot on the balcony, each guy in turn blown up on the screen above his own head.
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For example, adding things like brick powder to spices, or white powders to milk, to bulk them up.
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His steals total was a bit misleading, and Kansas coach Bill Self will need to bulk him up and teach him more consistent defensive habits.
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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The stats are certainly inflated by the spacing and pace of Alabama’s offense, but Philon had a terrific season.
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Critics argue the changes violate the constitutional separation of church and state, inflate the role of Christianity in the nation’s history and favor it over other religions.
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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At the same time, agriculture is one of the sectors most threatened by climate change, with rising temperatures set to devastate food crops around the world.
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“Puff (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puff%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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