as in to jack (up)
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Real Madrid are stepping up plans towards a radical change in their ownership structure — one that would allow external investors to purchase stakes in the club for the very first time.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Fortunately, denim mills are stepping up with a fresh array of innovative color and dye solutions to lift moods and collections alike.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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The teachers union amended the lawsuit in September to focus on the mounting delays in processing the forms and the suspension of cancellations.—
Danielle Douglas-Gabriel The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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The clapping served as an audible reminder of the Aztecs’ offensive inadequacies, and players visibly tightened as the clanked shots and errant passes mounted.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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But NBCUniversal is also trying to maximize Peacock, its over-the-top subscription service already building out a presence in college football and Premier League soccer.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Based in Toronto but serving clients across North America and around the world, Vero launches ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a mandate to support both global and domestic brands that will be on full display and looking to maximize the impact of their sponsorships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Winning so frequently while ranking second on the Betrayal Index enhances Mayfield's MVP credentials.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Featherweight StyleMax Hair Dryer is one of the best hair dryers for curly hair due to its diffuser, comb, and concentrator attachments that enhance types 2A to 4C hair, as well as its accommodating selection of heat and airflow settings.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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When a snowstorm blows up suddenly and socks in the entire area, Lester and Mike begin a search that soon expands with the aid of local neighbors and law enforcement.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Functional Fabric Fair has also expanded its speaker programming to provide forward-thinking insights and solutions to current challenges.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Utah incident showed how counter protesters, too, can elevate tensions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sides and sauces, each carefully chosen, elevated every meal.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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This process releases valuable nutrients back into the soil, enriching it with organic matter and improving its structure and fertility.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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For 57 years, the Baraboo campus has enriched the community with arts, athletics and culture.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Boys soccer In a Catholic Central contest, Sam Shaghalian scored twice to boost Bishop Feehan to a 3-1 win over Cardinal Spellman.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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And author and political commentator Steve Phillips announced his independent committee to boost Tubbs in next year’s statewide elections has so far raised $2 million of a $4 million goal by the end of the year.—
Kate Wolffe
October 17,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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