as in to rise (to)
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Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the Select editorial staff’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any third party.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
12 May 2025 -
The documents alleged that, while the company was being investigated, Lewis had approved a plan that resulted in the deletion of millions of e-mails from News International’s servers.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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Stop the stop-and-frisk — a tactic Bratton endorsed — replace it with stop-and-chat, and get to know everyone on your beat.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
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The group does not endorse any candidates or political parties.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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This is why fruits with magnesium, like bananas, are often recommended for post-workout recovery.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Peterson was convicted for the murders in 2004, with the jury recommending death.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti commended Slaton’s resilience and survival skills, saying this is the longest stretch of time he’s seen someone go missing and come out alive.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The result was Shelton's album which dropped on Friday, May 9. Fallon, 50, commended Malone's range of being able to sing across genres, and Shelton said that Malone should stick with country.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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However, the 10-year-old royal has recently begun to favor low ponytails and side braids.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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These types of clever retorts seem to favor the male side of my family.—
Elana Rabinowitz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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