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,
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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 49ers defense did have an immediate response after Warner’s injury, as rookie Mykel Williams had a sack on third down, but the 49ers went into halftime trailing 20-16 and couldn’t mount a second-half rally.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Several theatrical productions were mounted before filmmaker Hector Babenco turned the story into an Oscar-winning film starring Raul Julia and William Hurt in 1985; cut to eight years later, when a musical adaptation took Broadway by storm and swept the Tonys.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 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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By platforming industry experts and passionate entrepreneurs, Ducard is helping Pinterest expand into new arenas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following its successful launch earlier this year, Virtuosa — the vintage-nodding, heirloom-like collection which introduced the precious and durable platinum among Atelier VM’s metals — is expanded to earrings and a couple of necklaces including a light point.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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After the Browns traded veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this week, fans and pundits speculated whether Sanders would even be elevated to the second-string job, or remain in the third-string role behind Bailey Zappe.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trocheck was elevated to alternate status after taking on many captain duties without the formal title last season, enshrining the Pittsburgh youth hockey legends as the leading voices in New York’s locker room.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The development process of this series has been remarkably rewarding, with Hrithik’s distinctive artistic vision and Eshaan Roshan’s dynamic energy and unwavering commitment enriching the narrative.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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The program’s mission is to enrich arts education, spark curiosity about the craft of filmmaking, and inspire a lifelong love of storytelling through film.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 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 18 Oct. 2025.
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