as in to rise (to)
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During Hunn’s tenure, the board also approved $526 million to enhance rates for Medi-Cal claims by 8% to ease the financial strain on providers and help retain them to serve the disabled or those below the poverty level.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
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State leaders encourage Marylanders to continue giving feedback, as the map would need to be approved by February 24.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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It was signed by the leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, Britain, Italy, Spain and Poland, and later endorsed by other key regional players.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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After her announcement, Lacore was endorsed by EMILYs List, a liberal group that works to elect women to higher office, and The Bench, a new Democratic group boosting a range of candidates in competitive districts.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Extra Seating Saab recommends removing any extra seating, such as poufs, stools, or dining chairs that often get pulled in from kitchens, bedrooms, or offices, to accommodate holiday gatherings.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cost of Kansas City’s temporary jail facility could jump by nearly $4 million as a city committee recommend additional funding and waiving environmental building standards to keep the project on track for completion before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shanahan commended Ricky Pearsall’s approach toward early-season success and cited a Week 4 knee injury for costing him nine games in a no-touchdown season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sheriff Henson also commended the deputies, calling their actions a powerful example of service under pressure.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the event a central bank loses independence, policymakers tend to favor lower interest rates as a means of boosting short-term economic activity, analysts previously told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Splashes of color set against those deep charcoal neutrals can introduce some cheer for those who favor dopamine decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Root (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/root%20%28for%29. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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