as in to tidy (up)
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Due to this visual differentiation, TENCEL™ has typically been used predominantly in weft applications, making up the interior weave of a garment.—
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Methane makes up about 11% of greenhouse gas emissions globally and is about 28% more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping heat.—
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8 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of the fair, the Deadline International team has been beavering away behind the scenes to draw up lists of our annual Hot Ones in drama, docs and formats.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Plans were also drawn up to expand the Bridgford Stand, the section of the ground where away fans are housed.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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While the cakes bake, lay out two clean tea towels and dust them with the confectioners' sugar.—
Arkansas Online,
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7 Oct. 2025
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Few laws lay out the extent of their accountability and certainly not in Guatemala.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite this, Moore retained access to students, leaving him to groom and assault the plaintiff, then later threaten her at gunpoint to keep silent.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Body care and grooming products Treat your body to some TLC with these luxurious shower additions and grooming essentials.—
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“Straighten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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