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The New Shepard rocket blasted off on the quick up-and-down trip from West Texas.—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 The New Shepard rocket blasted off on the quick up-and-down trip from West Texas.—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 Drama was expected in this final round on Sunday, but perhaps no one expected this to be one of the most up-and-down finishes in the history of this great tournament.—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Nebraska managed its best offensive showing of 2024 in a 44-point outburst against Wisconsin, sandwiched between up-and-down moments at USC and Iowa.—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for up-and-down
Maintenance cleans include dusting, vacuuming, and mopping, cleaning of horizontal surfaces, and spot-cleaning of vertical surfaces such as walls and cabinet fronts.
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Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Adorn a retaining wall with a vertical planter Hang vibrant bucket planters to dress up an ordinary retaining wall.
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