as in to tidy (up)
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Unlike the sugarcane-ethanol success story, Brazil’s biodiesel, which is mostly made from soybeans, only makes up 14% of the diesel blend.—
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Women only make up about 20% of hospital presidents in the United States.—
Stephanie Stahl,
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31 Mar. 2026
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Coaches can draw up plays for players.—
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The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Leonardo da Vinci himself couldn’t have drawn up a sweeter draw.—
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Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Investigators lay out a detailed narrative of how the farmer’s wife was killed and provide an intimate look at a couple and family in the midst of a contentious divorce.—
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Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sheffield will outline her achievements thus far in her first few months in office, as well as lay out her vision for the rest of her term, with an aim to inspire Detroiters to have hope for a brighter future, her office said.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Straighten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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