as in to jack (up)
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Russia has targeted Ukraine‘s power supplies and infrastructure while Ukraine has stepped up attacks on oil facilities inside Russia this year, sometimes resulting in casualties.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026 -
As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Unlike traditional rigid solar panels that are mounted atop aluminum frames, the new ultra-thin nano-composite solar skin is bonded directly into the yacht’s hardtop during the moulding stage of construction.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Burrell was 7 of 10 from the field for 17 points through three quarters, while her teammates had combined to go 8 for 38 for 34 points, but the Sparks mounted a rally in the fourth.—
Edith Noriega,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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There are also multiple components to maximizing the challenge system.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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It is made for an on-the-go business person or visitor who wants to maximize their time in the Bay Area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Hospitals across the state are committed to enhancing outcomes for new and expectant mothers.—
Mary C. Mayhew,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Huang said Dallas is also enhancing its mosquito surveillance by monitoring not only for West Nile virus, which is endemic in the region, but also diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The deal with Curry, who is a household name in China, is expected to further boost Li-Ning’s popularity in the country and help expand the brand’s market share in the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The relaxed silhouette offers plenty of airflow for hot afternoons, while the matching design feels elevated enough to wear straight to dinner afterward.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Diets rich in diverse plant fiber promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and elevate production of short-chain fatty acids — molecules like butyrate that maintain gut barrier integrity, dampen systemic inflammation and support metabolic health.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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If a star consumes them, its outer layers become chemically enriched, which can be detected from afar.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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Of that total, more than 970 pounds were enriched up to 60%.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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But depending on how much healthcare costs rise and boost Medicare spending, that threshold could come much sooner.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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