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Recent Examples of run-up
The shield appeared to be deliberately targeted, perhaps as a run-up to more intense Russian strikes on the site in the future.
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 27 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
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
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 27 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run-up
Noun
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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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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,
Freep.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The base received public attention in spring amid a spike in U.S.-Iran tensions over Tehran's nuclear program, which was on the list of disputes U.S. President Donald Trump had sought to resolve upon his return to office.—
Amira El-Fekki
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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That’s a far cry from the 2023 election cycle, which didn’t include a preliminary for the City Council-at-Large race, due to there being only eight candidates.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 May 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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The completion of the new stadium — set to open in 2027 and designed to expand to MLS requirements — is the key to Republic FC making the jump from the United Soccer League to MLS, the country’s top soccer outfit.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Last November, when the door was opened for players from the Canadian Hockey League to make the jump to NCAA hockey, the CHL did its best to paint the change in a positive light.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Trump administration has made overtures toward aggressive gerrymandering across the country in recent days in an attempt to shift more seats in Congress to Republicans ahead of a consequential midterm election season.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Aug. 2025
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His administration made overtures to the Kremlin, voicing support for key Russian demands of Ukraine.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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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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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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And, just by wild coincidence, the stunt came right as the administration barreled ahead with the bombing of Iran, a destabilizing and politically unpopular action that for many Americans recalled the preludes to other catastrophic wars the U.S. has initiated in the Middle East.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
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 23 Aug. 2025.
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