as in to rise (to)
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All told, the text unveiled by the Senate Finance Committee Republicans provides the most comprehensive look yet at changes the GOP senators want to make to the 1,000-page package approved by House Republicans last month.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
17 June 2025 -
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved three new all-natural dyes for manufacturers to use instead.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Last year, the Indonesian political party Golkar created a deepfake of former president Suharto endorsing its candidate.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Quevedo, who earned 22% of the primary vote, quickly endorsed Tordillos.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 June 2025
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Choose formulas with at least SPF 30 or higher, though Dr. Levine is quick to recommend SPF 45 or more for everyday wear.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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If your test results show a deficiency, the provider may recommend vitamin D supplements.—
Health,
Health,
26 June 2025
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While Anthropic should be commended for telling the truth, eliminating such assistance for terrorism should not be left up to any one party.—
Steven Stalinsky,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Netflix should be commended for respecting France’s extensive streaming regulation, the President of Lupin producer Gaumont Television France said today at Conecta Fiction.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
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Instead, in too many formless episodes, Season 4 favors quiet solo scenes (Syd perfects a dish amid dramatic lighting and a haunting St. Vincent track, in a set piece that looks lovely but has nothing new to say) and earnest two-handers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Fortune also favors the really, really, extremely, incredibly lucky.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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