rack up

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as in to score
to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points having racked up a huge number of points in the short program, the figure skater would have to have a disastrous long program in order to miss out on a medal

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Recent Examples of rack up The 24-track project racked up 146 million official streams in its first week and sold 88,000 units, boosted by a highly-active rollout that made the album available in a variety of formats. Thania Garcia, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025 Kidmi Suede Clogs The shoes have racked up more than 5,300 five-star ratings from shoppers. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025 Wide receiver Nico Collins has been his most consistent target, racking up over 180 yards and two scores. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025 Weaver accounted for three TDs in that game -- two passing and one rushing in racking up 270 yards total offense. Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rack up
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  • Like past iterations, the Kroger Wellness Festival allows attendees to hear from professional athletes, pick up health tips and score some freebies.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
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    Andrea Mandell, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • On average, Tonello achieves around 15–20 percent faster execution.
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    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Tonight, then, served as another winning addition to his growing political roster.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Colligan cautioned that while an awards win could change a film’s fortune at the box office, distributors needed to make calculated choices, given the industry that has sprung up around awards campaigns and the subsequent costs.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • Baz’s intelligence also stretches to the sense that Knight will go back to Bond’s beginnings as a Royal Navy Commander before he was recruited by MI6, the UK’s foreign intelligence agency, and chart how Bond attained 007 status.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Cassidy, a full-time teacher, was just six months away from attaining her degree in education, while Connor had recently been promoted in her role as a personal assistant.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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  • With both teams aiming to avoid a 1–3 start, this game presents an opportunity for one to gain momentum and establish a positive direction for the rest of the season.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Lessons will include crafting song lyrics, gaining confidence in artistic expression and pairing songwriters with students in a mentorship program.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • Sabel made the trek and quickly realized the greater need in Sri Lanka and worldwide was for regasification facilities that receive the LNG and covert it back into gas for power generation.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Rack up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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