as in to jack (up)
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Her garment, a one-piece tracksuit made of a French terry fabric by Alexander McQueen, dresses athleisure one step up with horizontal yellow accents across the chest and ruching up the sleeves.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026 -
Bryan Baker and Kevin Kelly have stepped up in a big way, and the Rays do have an AL-high six relievers with saves.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The lead up to this anniversary has happened alongside this looming, all-pervading sense that a revolution — both political and moral — is mounting.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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When financial challenges mounted, Pagliassotto turned to SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union for support.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Condos are smaller, though many newer developments in Charlotte’s South End feature efficient open floor plans that maximize space.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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Where earlier plans were focused on maximizing economic growth, this one places far greater emphasis on resilience in an era of mounting uncertainty.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Both forwards scored Wednesday, and both enhanced the opportunities of several teammates.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The dermatology and wellness center blends functional and aesthetic medicine to offer treatments designed to enhance natural features rather than dramatically alter them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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There are numerous suites in the mix that expand upon the space, and anyone booking an executive category room enjoys access to the 25th-floor club lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Together, the movements reflected an apparent effort to insulate some of Iran's remaining military and aviation assets from the expanding conflict, even as officials publicly served as brokers for de-escalation.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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What coaches do is acquire and elevate the players who have the cultural traits the team needs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Shopping traffic on Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book — two websites owned by Cox — was elevated compared with a fourth‑quarter baseline, according to a company report.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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These programs are made possible in part through the support of the TPHS Foundation, which continues to invest in opportunities that enrich student life outside the classroom.—
Cullen Gibson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Research indicates that having men embedded in health care teams can enrich workplaces and patient experiences.—
Nicholas A. Giordano,
STAT,
8 May 2026
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In a nonleague boys lacrosse game, Chase Dreystadt recorded a hat trick, which included his 100th career goal, to boost Bishop Feehan to a 15-1 victory over Catholic Memorial.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Keep in mind, if your soil is already acidic, you should be set for some blue blooms–even without an acid-boosting mix-in like coffee grounds.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 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 15 May. 2026.
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