as in to jack (up)
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Luke Kennard stepped up with 27 points in a 107-98 win, which buys the Lakers a little more time for Luka and Reaves to return from injury.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Who will step up to reduce the burden on Cunningham moving forward?—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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Like many of its software-as-a-service peers, Adobe has plummeted amid mounting fear that an industry dependent on per-user licensing for sales will be displaced by artificial intelligence agents.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Scott was seeking his 13th term in Congress, but had faced mounting pressure to retire due to declining health and party primary challenges.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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While there are gonzo versions of full-size trucks available, your best bet for maximizing value and capability is a midsize truck.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Professor Ahring notes that the system maximizes methane yield while producing pipeline-ready gas.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Where once hotels were conceived and designed to enhance a sense of escape, Lombok Lodge Villas’ architecture (a collaboration between architect Vittorio Sioni and the owners) is about recalibrating and reawakening the senses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The debate is playing out in Wyoming, a state where many data centers have popped up, including new plans for Microsoft to purchase 3,200 acres of land to expand its data center footprint.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Or, for your next airport outfit, opt for a drapey button-down, buttery-soft joggers, and a roomy crossbody bag that keeps your essentials close while elevating your entire look.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Space agency officials’ blood pressure was further elevated as experts closely watched the performance of the craft’s heat shield, which astronauts rely on to slow them down and keep temperatures livable.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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But agreeing to Iranian toll-collecting would cement the Islamic Republic’s control over the strait through which 20% of the world’s oil is shipped — and enrich the country against whom the war was launched.—
David McHugh,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ghalibaf highlighted Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, a drone’s entry into Iranian airspace and the denial of the Islamic Republic’s right to enrich uranium.—
Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Luna is in your sign, boosting your intuition with lunar grace.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Which means teaching an LLM all a company’s secrets could simultaneously boost the business—and risk blowing it up.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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