as in to tidy (up)
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026 -
Ninety-second hits of twee pop and bony post-punk make up the middle section of the record, all built around three to four power chords and delivered with overdriven vocals and feral enthusiasm.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
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Fan zones will draw up to 50,000 people for major matches.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The first American arms began to be drawn up hours after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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In a series of op-eds, university leaders lay out their efforts to keep college affordable.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 June 2026
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The unsealed federal indictment and a 465-page affidavit lay out charges against the 26 members, including the leader of the Lawrence chapter of the Trinitarios Yordali Yorro and other senior members, authorities stated in a press conference announcing the sweeping bust Tuesday morning.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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“Straighten (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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