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as in spike
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Recent Examples of run-up
The Fed is also getting a concerning signal from the recent run-up in Americans’ expectations for inflation in the short run and in the long run.
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Bryan Mena, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
Overall, the market appears to be entering a period of stagnation following its massive run-up.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The jitters for Sasaki, who was sensational in spring training in his run-up to his first outing, have arrived like the energy that these games are generating.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The huge run-up in incomes and the stock market in the last two years of the Biden presidency would lead me to believe that there are more plans in place today and substantially more assets in these valuable retirement plans.
—David Rae, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Bryan Mena, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
Overall, the market appears to be entering a period of stagnation following its massive run-up.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The jitters for Sasaki, who was sensational in spring training in his run-up to his first outing, have arrived like the energy that these games are generating.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The huge run-up in incomes and the stock market in the last two years of the Biden presidency would lead me to believe that there are more plans in place today and substantially more assets in these valuable retirement plans.
—David Rae, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
Noun
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Every nation and city is on a countdown clock, just like Ana’s decaying body is counting down to its impending death.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The decision now starts a 60-day countdown during which a presidential election must be held to select the next president.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many states beefed up staffing during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting workers from other parts of state unemployment agencies to customer service, but moved them back to their old positions as the spike in applications ebbed, Traub said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The recent spike in complaints about GPT-4o's behavior appears to be a direct manifestation of this phenomenon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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Late preliminaries available on ESPN+, ESPN, Disney+, and ESPN Deportes at 8 p.m. ET.—
Jim Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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While the diving kicked off Thursday, the swimming gets underway with preliminaries on Friday, with the finals for both swimming and diving slated for Saturday.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2025
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Fatu is poised to dominate the upper midcard for the foreseeable future, pass the torch when the time comes and then make the jump to the main event once and for all.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The average wedding cost $33,000 in 2024, an 18% jump from 2019, according to a report from The Knot and reported by Bloomberg.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Reaction to Trump overtures Reactions to Trump from Greenlanders have shifted over time.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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In #diplomacy any such shifting (pushed by hawks who fail to grasp the logic/art of commonsensical deal-making) could simply risk any overtures falling apart.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The continuation of the fusion of fashion and sports is breeding ground for ESSX who has often found itself amongst the players who are at the forefront of the high fashion conversation, specifically within the athletic space.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the Catholic Church prepares for a future without him, discussions about his successor and the continuation of his mission of peace and social justice are expected to dominate conversations within both religious and political circles.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The city’s live music series, presented by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, is a prelude to summer, bringing Sacramento natives and visitors together to celebrate and support the local talent produced in Sacramento.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This investigation is a likely prelude to Trump’s tariffs to come.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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This has all had a direct correlation with upturns in TV advertising, says Brunton, whose company makes the likes of Top Chef.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
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An upturn in the weekly stochastics back above 20% would provide evidence to this end.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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