as in to rise (to)
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What To Know According to the Associated Press (AP), the vote enables the county Board of Supervisors to approve rent relief efforts to tenants who cannot afford to pay their monthly costs of living due to the immigration crackdowns.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025 -
Congress approved a resolution designating Tuesday as a day of remembrance for Kirk, who was assassinated while at a Turning Point USA event last month, honoring him on what would have been his 32nd birthday.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Nor does Deloitte advocate or endorse any individuals or entities featured on the episodes.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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But school board votes on the SYDKIMYL contract did not factor into his decision about who to endorse, McGregor told WFAE in August.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Even ten minutes of morning movement coupled with short breaks for stretching (as a rule of thumb, physical therapists recommend doing some stretches every 20 minutes) can help keep your limbs loose and your mind focused.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many brands also recommend reusing the candle vessel after burning.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Stern later commended Winfrey's charitable work elsewhere in the episode.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The senators commended the agency’s recent commitment to conduct a safety review of mifepristone, but said the agency did not need to wait for the results to act.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
10 Oct. 2025
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As global consumers increasingly favor independent brands and slow fashion that embody strong values, Songmont stands as a textbook example of this new wave of Chinese luxury — rooted in the East, resonant worldwide.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Polling released by Ipsos in late September found that 44% of adults trust Republicans more on crime, compared to just 22% favoring Democrats.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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