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Recent Examples of sew up
So, after five months with the Colorado Avalanche and what looks like a spot sewn up on the NHL roster before training camp even began, how did Middleton approach his first exhibition contest?
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Ace Max Fried, along with No. 2 starter Carlos Rodon, have the top two spots sewn up.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The Cult of American Apparel sewed up 7.8M views in its first week, The Real Project X housed 7.4M views, Balloon Boy took off with 7M views, Storm Area 51 convinced 7M views, Mayor of Mayhem smoked 6.4M views, The Astroworld Tragedy scored 6.2M and P.I. Moms uncovered 4.8M views.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
Woods also has the No. 2 spot sewn up, as his win in 2001 averaged 19.2 million viewers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Ace Max Fried, along with No. 2 starter Carlos Rodon, have the top two spots sewn up.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The Cult of American Apparel sewed up 7.8M views in its first week, The Real Project X housed 7.4M views, Balloon Boy took off with 7M views, Storm Area 51 convinced 7M views, Mayor of Mayhem smoked 6.4M views, The Astroworld Tragedy scored 6.2M and P.I. Moms uncovered 4.8M views.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
Woods also has the No. 2 spot sewn up, as his win in 2001 averaged 19.2 million viewers.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sew up
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Researchers pondered what the gargantuan black hole consumed to release such a powerful flare.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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People who aren't used to eating fiber-rich foods may experience bloating and gas after consuming fibrous foods.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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The state inquiry, which is in its early, information-gathering stages, comes on the heels of a USA TODAY investigation in August that revealed how the professional sports franchise monopolized every level of amateur hockey in Texas, from preschoolers to adults.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yes, that’s three holidays in a row that will be monopolized by hours of Stranger Things content.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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The reactor also possesses a strong negative temperature coefficient, meaning the nuclear reaction naturally slows as temperatures rise, preventing a runaway event.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The current policy, last revised in 2010, allows students to possess electronic devices during the school day but prohibits their use unless approved for educational purposes.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company has pilot programs in Singapore, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, among others.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin now has eight points on the year despite the Capitals’ disappointing start to the 2025-2026 campaign.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Sew up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sew%20up. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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