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Recent Examples of run-up
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.
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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
Earnings season will also pose a key test to the sector after a rapid run-up in valuations.
—Matt Ward-Perkins, CNBC, 14 July 2025
The growth of pet insurance coincides with a steep run-up in the costs of pet services — from grooming and kenneling to veterinary visits — relative to goods like food, leashes and toys.
—Evie Steele, NBC news, 9 July 2025
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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
Earnings season will also pose a key test to the sector after a rapid run-up in valuations.
—Matt Ward-Perkins, CNBC, 14 July 2025
The growth of pet insurance coincides with a steep run-up in the costs of pet services — from grooming and kenneling to veterinary visits — relative to goods like food, leashes and toys.
—Evie Steele, NBC news, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
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The version corresponds with the pink and red hues of the second lock that appeared on Swift's website countdown and the matching box seen on the podcast episode.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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There are lists and polls, recruiting countdowns, game stories, trend stories and in-depth features.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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People with diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar levels, as spikes and drops can have dangerous health effects.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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During demand spikes and relentless heatwaves, like the ones breaking records this summer, major grid components like power capacitors, which are essential for grid stability, can’t cool down.—
Shaun Walsh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Today's listen Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The Scripps National Spelling Bee is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week, with preliminaries kicking off last night.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Sports High School Sports News See who qualified from Thursday's preliminaries for the CIFSS Division 1 finals on Saturday at Mt. SAC.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
8 May 2025
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But imports from the United Kingdom, which accounts for just 1% of available inventory, had the most significant jump of more than $10,000, likely due to tariffs.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Season 3 will pick up after a time jump, visiting the cast after high school.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This is the number sales reps need to know to better triage who would be most receptive to a sales overture.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Zayn rejected Scarlett Bordeaux’s overtures to use a lead pipe on Kross.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Oak Series is a continuation of the distillery’s long-running Abraham Bowman Collection, which allows drinkers to taste the brand’s experiments across mash bills, maturation techniques, entry proofs, and cask finishes.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Without prelude, Eva Longoria suddenly popped up in the second episode of this spring’s fourth season of FX’s Welcome to Wrexham, cheering alongside Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny (now Rob Mac) in the crowd at the Racecourse.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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North Korean arms have also been found in the hands of the Palestinian Hamas movement, including during its October 2023 assault that sparked the still-ongoing war in Gaza and served as the prelude to Iran and Israel's direct conflict.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The actual data show good news: a declining trend in multiple job holding over decades, with a recent upturn.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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While Trump's tariffs haven't yet led to a dramatic upturn in inflation, recent reports are showing a slight uptick , and there's a belief that U.S. companies absorbing the tariffs can only do so for so long before needing to raise prices.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
27 July 2025
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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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