as in to creep up
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And to turn up the celebration on Mother’s Day, the Bim Bim Fajita arrives sizzling at the table, making mom the star of the meal.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025 -
Phenomenal performance by the club and all thanks to FSG and us for turning up!—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The Six of Wands card shows up to partner with this fiery Aries energy and remind you that victory is a state of mind.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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And that trust is only possible when sellers show up not just as individuals but as collaborative forces who bring the full value of their organization to the table.—
Ray Makela,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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More than 130 cardinals will arrive in Vatican City within the week to participate in the upcoming papal conclave, selecting Pope Francis' successor.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The cargo spacecraft launched to the ISS from Russia's launch site in Kazakhstan on Feb. 27, and arrived to the space station to dock two days later.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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“Sneak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneak%20up. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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