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Recent Examples of run-up
Constantine Johnny/Getty Images Gold prices have dropped substantially over the last few months — a stark contrast from the record-setting run-up the precious metal saw late last year.
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Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Though SpaceX would suffer less dilution due to the big run-up, its shareholders would still go from owning 100% of the company to less than two-thirds.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
As for the tepid run-up to this World Cup?
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
Other factors, too, are fueling the ongoing run-up in tomato prices.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Though SpaceX would suffer less dilution due to the big run-up, its shareholders would still go from owning 100% of the company to less than two-thirds.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
As for the tepid run-up to this World Cup?
—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
Other factors, too, are fueling the ongoing run-up in tomato prices.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
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Each new lightning strike resets the clock’s countdown.
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The ball will drop eight times on July 3 as part of a nationwide countdown for the birthday, though the event won’t be open to the general public.
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The spike in traffic comes after the United States lifted sanctions on Iranian oil earlier this week, part of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
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Alternatively, a viral AI app launch could trigger an inference spike, a digital flash flood of energy demand that hits the local utility the moment users begin interacting with a new model.
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The meet continues Thursday, a day consisting largely of women’s preliminaries, followed by men’s finals Friday and women’s finals Saturday.
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Hernandez, now a Southern Section champion again, along with all the other winners will move onto the CIF preliminaries next Saturday to face the rest of the state's top female jumpers, with a chance to get back to the state finals.
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Rodríguez said 7,800 volunteers have now registered through the event center known as the Poliedro de Caracas, a dramatic jump from the 2,697 registered Saturday afternoon.
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Unlike China’s earlier ski-jump carriers, Fujian can launch heavier aircraft with more fuel and weapons, improving both range and combat effectiveness.
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The tension is playing out in public as leaders including Marco Rubio fight back against extremism while others such as JD Vance make overtures to the fringe.
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Despite the fact that American leaders paid scant attention to his initial overture, Sultan Muhammad pursued the relationship further.
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Gervais told the audience in an Q&A following the screening that the show was a continuation of his process and work across The Office, Extras and After Life, transposing his observations of life into drama, and also tapped into his love of animals.
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Admissions officers conduct a holistic review, expecting a student's major choice to be a cohesive continuation of their academic and extracurricular story, supported by their transcript and essays.
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At Ojai, Lewis wistfully performed the solo prelude off in Libbey Park shrubbery as if a dallying forest spirit summoning ghosts of festivals past.
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The windows serve as a prelude to a much larger spatial takeover, as Duggal prepares to deploy massive fan experiences, stadium environments, and retail destinations across North America for the tournament, stretching across North America.
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Factory job cuts are running at the highest since 2009 if the pandemic is excluded, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the recent upturn in demand alongside worries over the escalating cost of raw materials.
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Peterson might rival Keyonte George for his role, and George is due a big payday with a potential contract extension after his massive upturn in Year 3.
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“Run-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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