tacking (up)

present participle of tack (up)

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Verb
  • But after posting solid numbers at the Rookie League and Single-A levels in 2023, Campbell put together a sensational 2024 season, starting in Single-A, then earning fast promotions to the Double-A and Triple-A levels.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • That led to the club posting financial losses of $217 million for the 2023/24 season, with revenue for the 12 months to June 30, 2024 down to €394 million ($429 million).
    Adam Digby, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Basically, Bibb is totally nailing it.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The trick to nailing the design is to paint lines of different widths and let each color dry before painting the next.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Tacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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