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Verb
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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 -
Gilbert was off and running on contact and would’ve easily scored if Borg had waved him home, but Borg threw up the stop sign and Gilbert slammed on the brakes.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The undefeated and untested son of Nyquist was made the co-second choice on the morning line when post positions were drawn Monday afternoon at Laurel Park, the temporary home of the Preakness while Pimlico — about 30 miles north — is being rebuilt.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Frames were digitally reconstructed and the results were seamless.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Stiles said the building was slated to be demolished and reconstructed to be used as a school site.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Rigged (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigged%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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