as in to jack (up)
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But the Baby also gets to step up and be a hero, with an extended sequence where the father-son dynamic is very much reversed.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 May 2026 -
Concurrently, led by Catalonia, Spain’s regional governments have stepped up backing for film and TV.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 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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Officials allege the group sold the oil under false pretenses and used the profits to sustain and expand the original food fraud scheme.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The potential downside of a long layoff has been a hot topic in baseball ever since MLB expanded its playoff field in 2022, awarding first-round byes to the top-two seeds in each league.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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Carragher acknowledged that Slot’s achievement in winning the Premier League in his first campaign elevated him to a level above what fellow Dutchman Ten Hag achieved in just over two years as Manchester United manager following his summer 2022 appointment, but the point stood.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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This matching set gives a sporty-chic vibe, thanks to contrast stripes along the sleeves, adding just enough detail to elevate it beyond your standard loungewear.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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My brother’s fiancée turned me on to these ones from Touchland, which not only have easy-pump spray applicators, but are enriched with nourishing aloe vera and sweet scents like watermelon and peach.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Musk alleges Altman and Brockman betrayed OpenAI's nonprofit mission, enriching themselves and Microsoft.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The formula is designed to hydrate and smooth strands while boosting softness and shine for a healthier-looking finish.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Dial the mode selector over to Sport and the V8 takes over, allowing the electric motor to boost rather than lead your drive experience.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
16 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 20 May. 2026.
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