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Recent Examples of run-up
That's far lower than the high prices seen the previous week during an unusual run-up fueled by online chatter.
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
From her penalty run-up to the fact that, six months ago, few people’s money was on her.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 28 July 2025
There was even more drama though as Kelly – with her unique run-up before her penalty, comprising of a hop and a jump – had her penalty saved but managed to tap home to clinch a dramatic win.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
There was no corporate news driving the big run-up, but a confluence of market dynamics.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
From her penalty run-up to the fact that, six months ago, few people’s money was on her.
—The Athletic, New York Times, 28 July 2025
There was even more drama though as Kelly – with her unique run-up before her penalty, comprising of a hop and a jump – had her penalty saved but managed to tap home to clinch a dramatic win.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
There was no corporate news driving the big run-up, but a confluence of market dynamics.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for run-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
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The singer’s twelfth studio album, which is due out October 3, has become the most pre-saved project in the history of Spotify’s countdown page feature, according to the streaming platform.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Without notice or a countdown, the shooters open fire, and each of them shoots a single round at the target.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Sep. 2025
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Research indicates that younger consumers, for example, experienced significantly higher inflation than older adults during 2021 during the most recent spike in inflation, according to Jeff Horwich, senior economics writer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Buffalo, known for end-of-half blunders in past years, scored a field goal as the first half expired after moving the ball 48 yards in three plays (including a spike).—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The sheriff's office preliminary determined that the body belonged to the missing teenager.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The latest poll shows Wu beating Kraft in the September 9 preliminary by 30 points, or 59.8% to 29.6% for Kraft.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
26 July 2025
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Expect a sophomore jump for Wallace; the Panthers are counting on it.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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The attractions at the open house included vintage planes, plus flyovers, a parachute jump and fireworks.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Needless to say, progressive Democrats did not respond to those companies’ overtures by abandoning Trader Joe’s and prosecco to guzzle Buds at Wally World.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morrissey allegedly failed to respond to Marr’s overtures, so Marr trademarked the band’s name himself.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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Breastfeeding in Public Wasn't Always So Easy The Special K campaign marks a continuation of the message that Baz sends in all her most flashy ad campaigns to date.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the past, wise leaders from both parties saw to it that there were limits on criticism and such threats—protecting the independence of the Fed and ensuring its continuation as the bedrock of the American financial system and, indeed, the global financial system.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is especially true when considering its journey through fickle and quick-witted Gemini, a prelude of what’s to come after its official debut on July 7 for the first time in 84 years.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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That sweep of the Red Sox was just a prelude to six additional series for the Orioles over the season’s final six weeks that could alter the playoff picture in two different leagues.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But then, like how that summer’s World Cup prompted an upturn in football interest across England, 1990 also produced a wave of players who would contribute to the English national team reaching the past two European Championship finals.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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This stock is one of the few that features an upturn in monthly momentum.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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