as in rising
to move or extend upward
an upthrusting seamount
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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As optimism over an extended ceasefire grew, oil prices fell early Friday after climbing a day earlier.—
ABC News,
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17 Apr. 2026
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Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks.—
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17 Apr. 2026
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But if those now ascending within the Islamic Republic recognize that national resilience requires political legitimacy, this pause in the fighting could mark the beginning of a different path.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026
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Researchers documented the fish ascending waterfalls up to approximately 15 meters high, often in groups numbering in the thousands.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Government officials blame soaring prices on the Middle East conflict restricting global oil exports.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Upthrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upthrusting. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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