as in to think (up)
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Marcus Smart, who missed nine of 13 shots, threw up a brick.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026 -
Eaves throws up some Ls at that one.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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For the rebuilding Dolphins, all three of those individuals were in Green Bay last season in quarterback Malik Willis, coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Saleh is just beginning to rebuild his program in Tennessee.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Local lighting ordinances cut down on light pollution, and residents can even receive financial assistance to retrofit lighting fixtures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Local ordinances reduce light pollution, and residents can receive financial assistance to retrofit lighting fixtures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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“Rig (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rig%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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