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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Performances are solid throughout, notably from Boulane, who turns up the gentlemanly charm by infinitesimal degrees.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Next, the energy is turned up for treatment to create the permanent lesion to interrupt the circuit.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hughes and others began resisting orders in passive ways, showing up late or taking patrols extra slowly.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Real change happens when clinicians in this industry show up to engage with community, policy, research translation and public perception.—
Sonia Singh,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Set to come two weeks after the autumnal equinox, the harvest moon will provide several nights of bright moonlight in early October, the Old Farmer's Almanac added.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Slowing down and speeding up Daisy arrived in his life through his ex-wife, who was moving to a new place that was dubious about pets.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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