as in to think (up)
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By this point, Ashley is throwing up in a bucket and sweating bullets.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026 -
The tornado are strong winds will throw up debris, such as trees and leaves, which also registers on the radar and can give further confirmation.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Davidson has been a patient figure in the Hawks front office, electing for a draft-heavy route to rebuild the team.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now coach Doug Christie and general manager Scott Perry face a pivotal offseason focused on rebuilding the roster and chasing a high draft pick.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Sierra Space have proposed the spacecraft could be retrofitted for other tasks, including national security missions, and Dream Chaser’s relatively gentle landings from orbit would be a key selling point for delicate onboard experiments.—
Tom Metcalfe,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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Baron, who was obsessed with retrofitting Porsche street and racing cars, was a frequent customer at Beggs’ repair shop over the years.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Rig (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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