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as in countdowns
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as in spikes
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Noun
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The special committee established by the Paramount board to evaluate M&A overtures rejected Project Rise’s proposal, saying the go-shop window for considering competing bids had closed.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025 -
With Iran resisting Washington's diplomatic overtures and accelerating its nuclear program, the prospects of a confrontation grow.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Like your gutters, there are methods to clean hard to reach windows using extensions for your hose or mop.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly made significant progress on extensions for star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Run-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-ups. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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