as in to jack (up)
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There had been stepped up security since Sunday around a funeral home where large flower wreaths had been arriving without a name.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
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That's the point, because if this is about regime change, and the president said the other day that the Iranian people can step up, how?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The talks come amid heightened regional tensions, including ongoing protests inside Iran and mounting concerns about possible military escalation as the US builds up its forces in the Middle East.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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The shifts in precious metal pricing reflect a broader economic environment, one that's kept investors on edge amid persistent inflation, mounting government debt, geopolitical tension and uncertainty about where the Federal Reserve will take interest rates next.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The accolades continue for director Lee Jang Hoon, who maximized the appeal of characters like Youn Ga-min, portrayed by Hwang Min Hyun.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shoppers may be attempting to maximize their spending power in the face of uneven improvements in consumer prices, according to Goodwill of Silicon Valley officials.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The two countries signed the Pax Silica Declaration earlier this month, solidifying a commitment to strengthen the supply chains for critical minerals and enhance collaboration surrounding advancements in areas like artificial intelligence.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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Korean hair treatments commonly use botanical extracts like ginseng, camellia oil, rice water, and green tea, along with fermented ingredients that enhance absorption and nourishment.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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The flagship Semafor World Economy, anchored in Washington DC, is the largest annual gathering of top global CEOs in North America, and Semafor’s convening on emerging economies, The Next Three Billion, is held annually at UNGA and expanded this year to South Africa, East Africa, and UAE.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Several senior party and military posts were reshuffled, elevating younger loyalists.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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In fact, praying to saints or ancestors elevated them above the status of mere mortals, effectively denying the singular might of God.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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With few options remaining, the government reluctantly returned to talks with the US but refused to budge on its demand to continue enriching uranium, a fuel for nuclear power plants that can also be used to build a bomb.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Trump insists Iran should not be allowed to enrich any uranium at all.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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But Republicans are worried that the popular but scandal-plagued Paxton could eventually win the primary, boosting Democrats’ chances of finally flipping the seat blue after decades of false hope.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Abbott has spent millions in ads boosting acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and agriculture businessman Nate Sheets, who is challenging Miller.—
From Staff Reports,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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