as in to crack up
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Paige, known for his tall tales, would crack up other members of the organization.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2026 -
Mark Toothaker, a stallion sales manager for Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, was on the couch cracking up with his wife, Malory, about the whiffed field goal and consequential turnover.—
Kelly O'Grady,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The Roots kicked off the ceremony as guests clapped and swayed in the audience.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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As the game came to a close, fans clapped for Argentina’s successful win over Algeria.—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Heartfelt salutes trumpet ebullient activism.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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When the ball went in the hole, the boos continued, and Clark jokingly touched the brim of his cap and saluted the aggrieved Canadian crowd.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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In a statement, SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland applauded the hosts on their organizing drive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Iran fans applaud for their team after a 2-2 draw between Iran and New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match on June 15, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Early yesterday, as Argentina sealed a 3-0 victory over Algeria, hundreds of fans gathered on the courtyard lawn of Beijing’s Argentine Embassy to cheer the team on.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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As World Cup soccer fans cheer for their teams in Los Angeles and stadiums across the nation, FBI agents are working in command centers, watching out for unauthorized flying objects.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The opera, an adaptation of Dorothy and DuBose Heyward’s play (itself an adaptation of the latter’s 1925 novel), tells the story of a disabled Black beggar hailing from Charleston, who attempts to rescue Bess from her drug dealer and controlling lover.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Passengers can give them a call or even hail them from the shoreline like a traditional cab.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Domingo praises Spielberg as a collaborator.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Tend details gently, and praise small consistent gains.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Anna Marsh, the CEO of StudioCanal and chief content officer of Canal+, lauded the creative team including Friedman and Lumley.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The Knicks will be getting their first-ever ticker-tape parade on Thursday as New York lauds their amazing victory.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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