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Recent Examples of run-up
But in that game’s run-up, the Chargers lost standout left tackle Rashawn Slater (knee) for the season, which gave them pause in exposing Herbert with a makeshift line protecting him.
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Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
During that run-up, the S & P was flat and the XLF SPDR Financials ETF was up half as much as Berkshire Hathaway.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
That's far lower than the high prices seen the previous week during an unusual run-up fueled by online chatter.
—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
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Jay Paris, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
During that run-up, the S & P was flat and the XLF SPDR Financials ETF was up half as much as Berkshire Hathaway.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
That's far lower than the high prices seen the previous week during an unusual run-up fueled by online chatter.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
Noun
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One of the cutest ways to embrace the countdown to October 31st is with a DIY Halloween countdown calendar.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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The countdown to Four Seasons’ seafaring debut is on.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The spike in malnutrition is being driven – in part – by the mass displacement due to conflict, the WFP said.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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While observing it, astronomers noticed a brief, one-time-only spike in brightness, possibly indicating a gamma-ray burst.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
22 Sep. 2025
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Galvin’s spokesperson said the issue was not related with the city’s administration of the preliminary.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
9 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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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose on the back of Alibaba's jump.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The jump was enough to thrust him back onto the Dodgers’ radar.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Moscow has expanded its drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, while seemingly ignoring his overtures for further dialogue to end the conflict.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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Lee has made peace overtures since taking office in June, saying dialog with Pyongyang was necessary, and has proposed steps to build confidence and eventually end the North’s nuclear program.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The continuation of the internal combustion engine 718s will be welcome news, especially for enthusiasts, because of the vast loyalty that car has inspired, prized for its driving dynamics, durability, and power, but not too much power, like many 911s.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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The rally in New York City will be a continuation of the rally in Brussels to demand a regime change and ask the UN to impose sanctions against Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian officials.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The whole ordeal ended badly — which Powell said was a prelude for what was to come next.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Stepping into one of Arizona's oldest hotels might feel like time traveling to a different era, following the footsteps of famous figures from the past, or a prelude to encountering a ghost.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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This is consistent with the upturn in the IWF/IWD ratio that also favors growth.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 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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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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