as in to creep up
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That September-like chill will persist Wednesday before temperatures creep up a few more degrees, but still remain a bit cooler than normal on Thursday.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025 -
As higher tariff rates continue to creep up, stagflation and even a recession become likelier, Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, told NBC News last week.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Aug. 2025
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Cotton turned up in a multitude of runway shows throughout New York Fashion Week.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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The dude has the energy turned up to 11 and is a total chatterbox.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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This all starts when Adriana shows up at her mortal enemy, Marysol’s, house because Marysol is hosting a gifting suite that also doubles as a holiday party.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Once prized in ancient Persia, pistachios are now showing up in everything from chocolate bars to coffee drinks.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The production came just in time to help the Angels (72-88) put a serious dent in the Astros’ chances of going to the playoffs.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mornings taste better with a fresh fruit smoothie and sunrise on your deck, and the always smiling and hospitable resort staff keeps the surprises coming—maybe a floating breakfast one day or champagne at dusk the next.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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The fun begins as the other housewives arrive, unaware that the studio has decided to stage a role-playing scenario to test their readiness.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The turning point of Adames’ season arrived in early June.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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