as in to jack (up)
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Even Cynthia, production’s on-camera proxy, couldn’t do enough shepherding to salvage the beginning of the trip as half of the full-time cast members failed to step up to the plate.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
4 May 2026 -
By the time Game 6 rolled around, Minnesota was without star Anthony Edwards, sharpshooter Donte DiVincenzo and even Ayo Dosunmu, who had stepped up earlier in the series in the absence of the latter duo.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Schools as a grassroots power base also helps explain why the people of Minneapolis were able to mount a disciplined and effective defense against ICE when its agents began kidnapping their children on their way to and from school.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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But how much Beijing is willing to apply pressure to move the sides toward peace is another question – as Xi looks to balance the mounting economic risks from the war, with China’s longer-term ambitions to position itself an alternative global power to the US.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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In this new work, 3D printing and computational design optimization were combined to create a complex, interlocking electrode structure that maximizes storage space without compromising performance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Use a Vivid Seats discount code, join the rewards program for free tickets, and maximize your savings with these tips.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The new thermal insulation material improves upon aerogel by enhancing its mechanical properties while maintaining moisture permeability and quick-drying performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s new supercomputer, meant to accelerate the search for new oil and gas deposits and enhance output from existing fields, costs $373 million.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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The chain eventually expanded to other nameplates — Banana Republic and Old Navy — and now generates more than $15 billion in sales globally.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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That means expanding the Renter’s Tax Credit, protecting homeowners from rising costs and making sure renters know their rights and can access homelessness prevention services.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Carly elevates the aesthetic activities of suburban women everywhere to the status of—what, exactly?—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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If denim isn’t your thing, a wide-leg stretchy trouser instantly elevates any outfit while still feeling easy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Trump unilaterally waged war against a foreign country, used the Department of Justice and FBI to attack his political enemies, and enriched himself and his family at the expense of Americans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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For the manifesto’s authors, a just fashion system enriches the lives of workers, their families and their communities, not the coffers of billionaire fashion tycoons.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Pick up Martha Stewart’s go-to glow-boosting makeup hack, the L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Glotion, to shine this season, along with the coveted Dyson Airwrap to get salon-quality blowouts at home.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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This is certainly a positive day for those who are working or doing anything to boost their health.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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