as in to creep up
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Thompson was subsequently arrested and a search of his phone turned up images of other girls — ages 7, 9, 11 and 14 — using the restroom.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025 -
In Episode 2 of If Not For My Girls, the ladies turn up the flavor—and the feels—with a floating brunch that brings connection and culture to the forefront.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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That matters — but the long game is ensuring the next wave of employees doesn’t show up already depleted.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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Gotham City Police haven't shown up in Detroit, but the Bat Signal will light up the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center this week to celebrate Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Batman 1989 concert.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Responding to a 911 call placed by the surviving victim, officers with the Austin Police Department arrived at 804 East Braker Lane and found both occupants suffering from gunshot wounds.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The 28-year-old victim, reportedly an Italian cryptocurrency trader, arrived in New York City from Italy in early May.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Sneak up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneak%20up. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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